What you need to know about Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
What is Acute Myeloid Leukaemia?
Leukaemia is a form of cancer affecting the white blood cells...…….
What are the effects and signs?
Children with acute leukaemia feel generally unwell and often rapidly become really ill...…….
How is it assessed?
Leukaemia is usually suspected from blood tests, particularly the full blood count (FBC).
Further tests are done to……..
Assessment of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
How is it treated and managed?
Symptoms of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia develop quickly; a child is likely to become very ill with symptoms of.…….
What evidence is available?
All children will be managed at their local paediatric oncology centre. The GP will be able to confirm the diagnosis but …….
How long will the needs last?
2 year awards are recommended for all children diagnosed with AML…
