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Acute myelogenous leukemia is also called acute myeloid leukemia. It is a cancer of the youngest white blood cells. It is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults. Patients are prone to infections and bleeding. Chemotherapy is the main stay of treatment.
What is acute leukemia?
Adult Leukemia Facts
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