- Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a rare type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
- It usually develops quickly and needs to be treated straight away.
- Acute myeloid leukaemia can be diagnosed at any age, but the risk of getting it increases with age.
- How serious it is depends on the type of acute myeloid leukaemia you have, your age and your general health.
What is acute myeloid leukaemia?
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