Acute myeloid leukemia

Pronunciation

MY-eh-loyd loo-KEE-mee-a

Definition

AML. A quickly progressing disease in which too many immature white blood cells (not lymphocytes) are found in the blood and bone marrow. Also called acute myelogenous leukemia or acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.

Source

Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)


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Anonymous Dear Friend 0 Jun 11 2007, 10:32 AM EDT by Anonymous
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On Tuesday June 5, 2007 My wife and I lost a dear friend from Leukemia. she battled Leukima for 9 months and was determined to beat it however she lost the fight. Kelly was only 46. Kelly loved life and enjoyed every moment that was offered to her. our daughter sadly miss Kelly already however Kelly will always be in our hearts and mind.
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Anonymous leukemia 1 Mar 31 2006, 8:18 AM EST by Anonymous
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leukemia is not fun.You would mostly get it from being around chemicals.It can be found in animals like cattle,guineaq pigs,and cats as well as humans.You can die very quickly if not treated. Hemorrhaging can occur in tribute to blood cloting elements almost gone.
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