Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Acute myeloid leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow in which certain immature blood cells multiply uncontrollably and crowd out the healthy cells. Because of its course, it usually requires timely medical care.

Possible signs: intense fatigue, paleness, repeated infections, easy bruising or bleeding, and fever with no clear cause.

Why does it happen? it is associated with disturbances in the formation of blood cells within the bone marrow.

Which specialist treats it? the hematologist is the one who guides the diagnosis and management, and when it affects children the pediatric oncologist gets involved. In the face of symptoms such as marked fatigue or unexplained bleeding, the prudent thing is to see a professional soon for an evaluation.