Myeloid leukemia

Myeloid Leukemia

Myeloid leukemia (pronounced: my-uh-loid loo-kee-mee-uh) is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow, the soft inner part of certain bones where new blood cells are made. It is called myeloid (or myelogenous) leukemia because it affects the myeloid cells.

Etymology

The term "myeloid" is derived from the Greek word "myelos" which means marrow, and "leukemia" comes from the Greek words "leukos" (white) and "haima" (blood). Thus, myeloid leukemia refers to a cancer of the white blood cells in the marrow.

Types

There are two main types of myeloid leukemia:

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): This is a rapidly progressing disease that results in the accumulation of immature, functionless cells in the marrow and blood.

• Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): This is a slowly progressing disease where too many mature, but not normal, white blood cells are made in the bone marrow.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of myeloid leukemia include fatigue, fever, weight loss, and anemia. Other symptoms may include bleeding, bone pain, and infection due to low levels of healthy blood cells.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of myeloid leukemia typically involves blood tests, bone marrow tests, and genetic testing.

Treatment

Treatment options for myeloid leukemia include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, and targeted therapy. The choice of treatment depends on the type of myeloid leukemia, the patient's age and overall health.

Prognosis

The prognosis for myeloid leukemia varies depending on a number of factors, including the type of leukemia, the patient's age and overall health, and the response to treatment.

See Also

• Leukemia
• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Hematology
• Oncology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Myeloid leukemia
• Wikipedia's article - Myeloid leukemia

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