About the Full form of AML
Acute myeloid leukaemia is the full form of AML. It is a form of blood cancer that develops in the bone marrow that contains myeloid cells or immature blood cells (myeloid cells) that are precursors to other blood cells such as red blood cells (RBCs), platelets, and white blood cells (WBCs). ) are affected. It triggers leukaemia blasts to mutate myeloid cells and shape themselves. This disrupts the development of normal cells. Eventually, red blood cells would be deficient, as white blood cells, and platelets in the affected person's body.
Other names for AML are Acute nonlymphocytic leukaemia, acute myeloid leukaemia, or acute myeloblastic leukaemia. There are different forms of AML based on the form of leukaemia cells found in the bone marrow blood. Unwanted modifications or mutations cause AML in the DNA genes of myeloid cells found in the bone marrow. The real reason for such mutations is not understood.
Symptoms of AML
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Bone pain
- Frequent infections
- Blood in urine
- nosebleeds
- Pale skin
- Fever
- Shortness of breath
- Bleeding gums
Treatment Phase of AML
- Remission: This is the first phase of treatment. In this phase, the aim is to destroy the damaged cells in the blood.
- Post-remission: This is the second phase of treatment. This phase comes after the growth of leukemic cells in the bone marrow that has been sustained.
Risk Factor of AML
- It is more common among people 65 years of age or older.
- Men are more likely than females to develop AML.
- Nuclear reactor accident survivors.
- Benzene and many other cancer-causing chemicals are found in cigarette smoke.
- The risk of AML may be increased by other blood disorders, including myelodysplasia & myelofibrosis.
- Genetic conditions, including Down syndrome.
- Exposure to certain chemical substances, like benzene.