Expert Video - What is AML and what causes it?

Expert Dr. David Steensma describes acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a blood and bone marrow cancer that happens when a person has too many of a certain type of abnormal cells called blasts. While AML is most common in people over 60, it can happen at any age. People who have had radiation or certain types of chemotherapy for cancer, have a disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), smoke or work with certain chemicals have a higher risk of AML.

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Expert Videos

1. What is AML and what causes it?

2. What are the subtypes of AML?

3. What are the symptoms of AML?

4. What are the risk factors for AML?

5. Can AML be prevented?

6. What is the prognosis for AML?

Patient Videos

7. Gayle's story: How did you find out you had AML?

8. Marcia's story: How did you find out you had AML?

9. Thomas' story: How did you find out you had AML?

10. Gayle's story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with AML?

11. Marcia's story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with AML?

12. Thomas' story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with AML?

This educational activity has been developed by the Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc. and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by educational grants from AbbVie, Acceleron, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Daiichi Sankyo, Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Takeda Oncology.

This website is part of the Animated Patient™ series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.