Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a blood cancer of the bone marrow’s myeloid cells. Acute leukaemias are so called because they develop rapidly and are aggressive types of leukaemia. This is in contrast to chronic leukaemias which develop, and usually progress, slowly.

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People with AML have genetic changes in their leukaemia cells. These genetic changes stop the cells working as they should, leading to abnormal cell growth and cancer. Knowing exactly what genetic changes are in your leukaemia cells can help your haematology team work out the best treatments for you.

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