#leukemia notes

-- abbreviated AML

-- also called      -- acute myeloid leukemia      -- acute myeloblastic leukemia      -- acute granulocytic leukemia      -- acute nonlymphocytic leukemia

-- cancer of the blood and bone marrow

-- disease and rapid progression

-- affects a group of white blood cells called myeloid cells

-- fever

-- bone pain

-- fatigue

-- shortness of breath

-- pale skin

-- frequent infections

-- easy bruising

-- unusual bleeding      -- frequent nosebleeds      -- bleeding from the gums