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Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia

Alternate Names : Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, AML

Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the disease?

In most cases, nothing can be done to prevent ANLL. Exposure to chemotherapy and radiation should be limited, when possible. Chemicals such as benzene and toluene should also be avoided. Someone who smokes should quit smoking.

What are the long-term effects of the disease?

ANLL can quickly lead to death if it is not treated. If the treatment is effective, the person will recover and live a normal life.

What are the risks to others?

ANLL is not contagious and poses no risk to others.


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Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia: Treatment & Monitoring

Author: Miriam P. Rogers, EdD, RN, AOCN, CNS
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 08/01/01



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