Acute Myeloid Leukemia Overview

Risk Factors

Certain factors can increase an individual's risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia. These factors include being exposed to highly concentrated amounts of radiation, smoking, exposure to chemicals such as benzene as well as some detergents and paint strippers over time, chemotherapy drugs such as mechlorethamine, as well as the presence of congenital conditions such as Down syndrome. Furthermore, it is important to note research indicates men are at a higher risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia than women, although both sexes can develop the disease.

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