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Each year in the United States, approximately 20,000 people are diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow.

Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. Mature blood cells include white blood cells that fight infection, red blood cells that carry oxygen and platelets that help with blood clotting. People with AML have fewer mature blood cells than normal.

AML is a cancer most often seen in older people, although about 20 percent of cases occur in people under the age of 45. Symptoms of AML typically develop suddenly and without warning, and can include fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, pale skin, recurrent infections and bleeding problems. There is currently no screening test for early detection of AML.

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This booklet is supported by Bristol Myers Squibb.

Last updated Monday, April 18, 2022

The information presented in this publication is provided for your general information only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals who are aware of your specific situation. We encourage you to take information and questions back to your individual health care provider as a way of creating a dialogue and partnership about your cancer and your treatment.

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