Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) symptoms and tests
AML can cause lots of different symptoms, but not everyone will get all of them. There are several tests to diagnose AML and to help doctors plan treatment.
Symptoms of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
There are many possible symptoms of AML, but not everyone will get every symptom. Many AML symptoms are caused by not having enough healthy blood cells of each type.
Tests for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
If your doctor thinks you might have AML, you’ll have several tests to confirm whether you have AML or not. If you’re diagnosed with AML, you’ll have further tests to help plan the right treatment for you.
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Thank you to Advanced Nurse Practitioner Kirsty Crozier, Consultant Haematologists Richard Dillon and Professor Steve Knapper, and Clinical Fellows Francesca Hogan and Victoria Ware for checking the medical content of our AML information.