Acute Myeloid Leukemia Overview

Effects On The Body

The actual cells this cancer affects are a specific type of blood cell considered a type of infant cell called myeloid cells, which given the opportunity, will develop into the various types of blood cells such as red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets, depending on the body's needs. With this type of leukemia, the myeloid cells do not mature the way they are supposed to and continue to build up within the bone marrow. Typically, these cells are a type of white blood cells. In rare cases, some patients develop a solid tumor outside of the bone marrow, which can further hinder the flow and development of blood cells.

Continue reading to learn more about what to expect with this condition.