Management of Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Current Treatment …
WEBNov 16, 2021 · This review focuses on clinically important aspects of current and future concepts of AML treatment, but will also present the molecular background of distinct targeted therapies, to understand the development and challenges of clinical trials ongoing in AML patients.
Diagnosis and management of AML in adults: 2022 …
WEBSep 22, 2022 · The 2010 and 2017 editions of the European LeukemiaNet (ELN) recommendations for diagnosis and management of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults are widely recognized among physicians and investigators.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment - NCI - National Cancer …
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Treatment options for adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, and other medications. Get detailed information about the treatment of new and recurrent AML in …
Acute myeloid leukemia: Management of medically unfit adults
WEBSep 25, 2023 · Management of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is informed by the individual's medical fitness for intensive antileukemic therapy. Importantly, medical fitness is based on performance status and physiologic function, but not on age per se; we do not apply age limits when judging medical fitness.
Acute myeloid leukemia in adults: Overview - UpToDate
WEBAug 20, 2024 · The leukemic cells interfere with production of normal blood cells, causing weakness, infection, bleeding, and other symptoms and complications. This topic provides an overview of the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of AML in adults.
Acute myelogenous leukemia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBBone marrow test. A blood test can suggest leukemia, but it usually takes a bone marrow test to confirm the diagnosis. During a bone marrow biopsy, a needle is used to remove a sample of your bone marrow. Usually, the sample is taken from your hipbone. The sample is sent to a laboratory for testing. Lumbar puncture (spinal tap).
Treating Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) - American Cancer Society
WEBThe main treatment for most types of AML is chemotherapy, sometimes along with a targeted therapy drug. This might be followed by a stem cell transplant. Other drugs (besides standard chemotherapy drugs) may be used to treat people with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL).
Typical Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Except APL)
WEBTreatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is typically divided into 2 main phases: Remission induction (often just called induction) Consolidation (post-remission therapy) A third phase, known as maintenance, is sometimes used after consolidation.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®) - NCI - National Cancer …
WEBMar 6, 2024 · Anatomy. Enlarge. Blood cell development. A blood stem cell goes through several steps to become a red blood cell, platelet, or white blood cell. AML is a heterogenous group of blood cancers that result from clonal expansion of myeloid hematopoietic precursors in the bone marrow.
Acute myeloid leukemia: current progress and future directions
WEBFeb 22, 2021 · The management of AML is complicated, highlighting the need for expertise in order to deliver optimal therapy and achieve optimal outcomes. The multiple subentities in AML require very different...
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