Cancer

Leukemia - Acute Myelocytic (AML) See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Symptoms in Overview Detailed information on acute myelogenous leukemia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. ...more  Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Introduction in Overview Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow, which is where new blood cells are made. The bone marrow is a thick, sponge-like tissue in the center of certain bones. Read on to learn more. ...more  Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis  Bone Marrow Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure. ...more  Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Read on for some questions to ask during your appointments. ...more  Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment There are many treatment choices for acute myeloid leukemia. The best one for you depends on a number of factors. ...more  Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute myeloid leukemia....more  Bone Marrow Transplant in Other Treatments Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects ...more  Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Stem Cell Transplant in Other Treatments, Other Treatment Side Effects  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. ...more  Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL): Treatment in Other Treatments, Other Treatment Side Effects Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). APL is treated with different medicines than other types of AML. ...more