Acute myeloid leukemia is a type of cancer in which the white cells, red cells, and platelets are attacked by bone marrow, which is a soft inner part of the bones.

1. Acute Myeloid Leukemia

2. Acute Myeloid Leukemia
What is Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
 Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer in
which the white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets
are attacked by bone marrow, which is a soft inner part
of the bones.
 Without proper treatment, acute myeloid leukemia can be
fatal, as it can spread very quickly to the blood and other
parts of the body. Fever, fatigue, and bleeding
are symptoms of the disease. Leukemia mainly targets
the red and white blood cells and platelets.
 Acute myeloid leukemia is also known as acute
myelocytic leukemia, acute myelogenous
leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia, and acute non-
lymphocytic leukemia. The disease can affect liver, brain,
spinal cord, lymph nodes, and testicles.

3. What are the symptoms of Acute Myeloid
Leukemia?
There are a number of symptoms of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML),
which may include:
 Fever.
 Fatigue.
 Loss of weight.
 Night sweats.
 Dizziness.
 Headaches.
 Feeling cold all the time.
 Weakness.
 Shortness of breath.
 Joint pain.
 Painful bleeding gums.
 Vomiting.

4. What is the cost of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in
India?
 The treatment cost of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in
India will be approx Rs. 65,000

5. Treatment
Which specialty of doctor to be consulted for the treatment of
Acute Myeloid Leukemia in India?
 An oncologist is to be consulted for the treatment of Acute
Myeloid Leukemia in India.
Which hospital to be preferred for Acute Myeloid Leukemia in
India?
 Medanta - The Medicity hospital in India to be preferred
for Acute Myeloid Leukemia in India.

6. FAQ's
1. What are the causes of Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
 Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is caused due to destruction of DNA
inside the cells of the bones, which is called a bone marrow. Causes
of this disease include:
 Imbalance in blood cells.
 Use of certain chemicals and chemotherapy drugs.
2. What are the risks associated with Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
 There are a few factors that cause the Acute Myeloid Leukemia:
 Heavy consumption of tobacco and alcohol.
 High dose radiation.
 Blood disorder.
3. What are the possible ways to prevent Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
 Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is not preventable, but precautions
can be taken to reduce the chances of getting the disease.

7. FAQ's
The measures of prevention include:
 Quitting smoke.
 Avoiding the use of certain drugs and chemicals (especially cancer-
related chemicals and chemotherapy).
 4. How is Acute Myeloid Leukemia diagnosed?
 The disease needs to be diagnosed at the earliest to ensure quick
treatment. At Medanta, the doctor will begin by examining patient
history, and conduct a physical test. The tests for the diagnosis
include:
 Taking a blood test
 Peripheral blood smear
 Biopsy
 Cytogenic Analysis
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8. FAQ's
5. How is Acute Myeloid Leukemia treated?
 Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with
the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options
include:
 Chemotherapy
 It is the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells by stopping the
ability of cancer cells to grow and divide. It is one of
the primary treatments for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). It is
delivered via the bloodstream to reach cancer cells throughout
the body.
 Bone Marrow transplant
 It is a medical procedure, in which the bone marrow that has
leukemia is destroyed and is replaced by highly specialized
cells.
 Radiation Therapy
 It is a procedure that makes use of high-energy X-rays to
destroy the cancer cells. It is used when leukemia cells have
spread to the brain.
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