Understanding acute myeloid leukaemia (AML): a guide for patients, carers and families
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Leukaemia Foundation (Australia, 2009) (eng) EnglishUnknownUnknownUnknownLEUKEMIA;UnknownThis booklet has been written to help you and your family understand more about acute myeloid leukaemia (also known as AML).
Some of you may be feeling anxious or a little overwhelmed if you or someone you care for has been diagnosed with AML. This is normal. Perhaps you have already started treatment or you are discussing different treatment options with your doctor and your family. Whatever point you are at, we hope that the information contained in this booklet is useful in answering some of your questions. It may raise other questions, which you should discuss with your doctor or specialist nurse.
You may not feel like reading this booklet from cover to cover. It might be more useful to look at the list of contents and read the parts that you think will be of most use at a particular point in time.
We have used some medical words and terms, which you may not be familiar with. These are highlighted in italics. Their meaning is explained in the booklet and/or in the glossary of terms at the back of the booklet.
In some parts of the booklet we have provided additional information you may wish to read on selected topics. This information is presented in the shaded boxes. Some of you may require more information than is contained in this booklet. We have included some internet addresses that you might find useful. In addition, many of you will receive written information from the doctors and nurses at your treating hospital.
It is not the intention of this booklet to recommend any particular
form of treatment to you. You need to discuss your particular circumstances at all times with your treating doctor.
Finally, we hope that you find this booklet useful and we would appreciate any feedback from you so that we can continue to serve you and your families better in the future.