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Supportive Care During Therapy

Source: Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: March 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment Option Overview for AML

Because myelosuppression is an anticipated consequence of both the leukemia and its treatment with chemotherapy, patients must be closely monitored during therapy. Facilities must be available for hematologic support with multiple blood fractions, including platelet transfusions, and for the treatment of related infectious complications.[6]

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