Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. “Acute” means that this leukemia can progress rapidly if not treated, and “myeloid” refers to the type of cell this leukemia starts from.

While AML typically occurs in adults with median age of 67, MD Anderson does treat many adolescent and young adult AML patients. 

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with AML, you have many questions. We spoke...