Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Archives

10th March 2025

A to Z of leukaemia: what the words mean

Being diagnosed with leukaemia can be overwhelming. You might read or hear medical terms that you haven't heard before. Find out what they mean.

7th March 2025

Secondary acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a fast-growing blood cancer. Secondary AML is when AML develops from other cancers or their treatment. Find out about the signs and symptoms, who it might affect and how it is diagnosed and treated.

7th March 2025

Acute myelomonocytic leukaemia (AMML)

Acute myelomonocytic leukaemia (AMML) is a rare, fast-growing blood cancer. Find out what AMML is, the signs and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Emma Palmer: my leukaemia story

After a routine blood test, the last thing Emma was expecting was to be diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Just seven months after her diagnosis, she shares her turbulent journey through treatment and navigating what her new future might look like.

19th December 2024

Stem cell transplants

A stem cell transplant is an intensive type of treatment that replaces damaged or destroyed blood-forming cells with healthy ones. Find out who might need one and what it involves.

3rd December 2024

Treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a fast-growing blood cancer. It develops when myeloid stem cells in your bone marrow divide and mature uncontrollably. Find out about intensive and non-intensive treatment options for AML, including chemotherapy, targeted medicines and stem cell transplants.

3rd December 2024

About acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a fast-growing blood cancer. It develops when myeloid stem cells in your bone marrow divide and mature uncontrollably. Find out about the signs and symptoms of AML, tests you might have, and what to expect.

Sue Newland: my story

Sue thought she was just working too hard, when she started feeling exhausted at the age of 53. But a few months later, she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Sue believes a positive mindset has been a big factor in her recovery. She tells her story here…

Andrew Moyens

Andrew could not figure out why he was feeling constantly exhausted, so it was a shock when two police officers turned up at his door, claiming his life was in danger and offering to accompany him to hospital. A year on from his diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), 52-year-old Andrew shares his story…

Helen Lerebours: my story

"In those lonely times in the hospital, you ask yourself deep questions, and when you get another chance at life, you truly realize how things can change." We caught up with Helen, who has been in remission from acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) for 8 years. She shared her diagnosis story and how she and her family took a leap of faith, moving to the French countryside to enjoy a quieter life after her health troubles.

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