Acute myeloid leukaemia

Leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells. When we refer to acute leukaemia, we are talking about a form that develops rapidly and requires prompt treatment. Acute leukaemia is categorised based on the specific type of white blood cells that are involved. The two primary types of white blood cells are important to note. This discussion will centre on acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), which is a fast-growing cancer affecting monocyte or granulocyte cells.