Expert Video - What happens in treatment failure in AML?
Dr. Jamile Shammo, an expert on acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at Rush University Medical Group in Chicago, explains the hematological processes that occur in AML treatment failure. She talks about the differences in relapse due to induction failure, versus relapse after being in a period of remission. She also discusses bone marrow biopsy and some of the signs and symptoms of treatment failure in AML.
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What is treatment failure and relapse in AML?
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Who is at risk of treatment failure and relapse in AML?
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What happens in treatment failure in AML?
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Why does AML treatment failure happen after chemo and/or radiation therapy?
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How common is treatment failure and relapse in AML?
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Can AML be cured?
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How does targeted therapy impact AML remission?
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Is remission the same in younger or older patients with AML?
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How does AML classification help predict treatment outcomes?
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Are clinical trials an option in treatment failure or relapse in AML?
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Ed's story: What has your AML diagnosis and treatment journey been so far?
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Ed's story: What has helped you cope on a daily basis with your AML diagnosis?
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Ed's story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with AML?
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Paul's story: How was your AML diagnosed and what experiences have you had with treatment?
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Paul's story: What advice do you have for other patients with AML?
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Peggy's story: How did you find out you had AML?
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Peggy's story: How did you first cope with your diagnosis of AML?
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Peggy's story: What advice do you have for other AML patients managing treatment side effects?
