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What Is Acute Myelocytic Leukemia?
Combating a progressive disease begins with being armed with essential information.
Also referred to as acute granulocytic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, acute non-lymphocytic leukemia, and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) — acute myelocytic leukemia is is cancer of the blood and bone marrow. “Acute” means that this leukemia can progress rapidly, and “myeloid” refers to the type of cell this leukemia arises from. In AML, the bone marrow mainly produces abnormal white blood cells. However, it can also create abnormal red blood cells and platelets.
Acute myelocytic leukemia is one of the most common types of leukemia among adult men and women. According to the American Cancer Society, about 19,520 new cases are diagnosed each year.
Types of Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
AML is first described by its morphology or how cancerous cells appear under the microscope. The type of normal and immature white blood cell it most closely resembles classifies AML. New Hope treats many types of AML, including:
- Myeloblastic (M0) - on special analysis
- Myeloblastic (M1) - without maturation
- Myeloblastic (M2) - with maturation
- Promyelocytic (M3)
- Myelomonocytic (M4)
- Monocytic (M5)
- Erythroleukemia (M6)
- Megakaryocytic (M7)
Acute Myelocytic Leukemia Symptoms
Signs of acute myelocytic leukemia include:
- Frequent infections
- Recurrent bone pain
- Sudden paleness of the skin
- Quick bruising
- Shortness of breath
- Lethargy and fatigue
- Unusual bleeding, such as nosebleeds and bleeding from the gums
Consult a medical professional immediately if you experience any symptoms of acute myelocytic leukemia.
Acute Myelocytic Leukemia Causes
Little is known about what causes acute myelocytic leukemia. However, factors that may increase a man or woman’s risk include:
- Increasing age
- Previous cancer treatment with chemotherapy
- Exposure to radiation
- Dangerous chemical exposure
- Tobacco use
- Genetic disorders, including down syndrome
- Other blood disorders, such as myelodysplasia, myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera or thrombocythemia
It is essential to understand that not everyone with risk factors develops acute myelocytic leukemia, and not everyone without risk factors is safe from the disease.
Diagnostic Tests for Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
If you have signs or symptoms of acute myelogenous leukemia, your doctor may recommend the following diagnostic tests:
- Blood tests
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
- Genomic testing
An early and correct diagnosis, followed by proper treatment, are crucial factors in improving your AML prognosis.
Choose New Hope for Acute Myelocytic Leukemia Treatments
New Hope Unlimited is one of the most active and reputable centers for the treatment of malignant diseases, including AML. We offer expert-level care and targeted therapies through innovative technologies, techniques, and sciences. Click here to learn more about our treatments, which improve physical, emotional, and overall wellness.
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At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, each private ward is equipped with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group comprised of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. What specific treatments does New Hope offer?
From detoxification, diet modification, and even pain management — learn about our unique combination of conventional, alternative, and holistic treatments for cancer of the blood and bone marrow.
2. Do your cancer protocols work for everyone?
Patients come to New Hope in different stages of different types of cancer. Most have had a variety of treatments prior to starting their treatment at our facility. These factors, as well as protocol compliance, will impact your outcome.
