Myelogenous Leukemia

Featured Topics:

• Types of Myelogenous Leukemia
• Myelogenous Leukemia Symptoms
• Myelogenous Leukemia Detection
• Treating Myelogenous Leukemia
• Our Facilities

From the initial shock of the diagnosis, to the confusion and uncertainly of the next steps, deciding where to turn for support and treatment after a cancer diagnosis can be difficult. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we understand how overwhelming a myelogenous leukemia diagnosis can be. If you or a loved one has recently received a cancer diagnosis, learning about the treatment options available is important in helping you evaluate your situation and find the treatment center that is right for you.

Using a powerful combination of conventional treatment options combined with complementary and alternative therapies, we create individualized treatment plans designed to treat all of you, and not just your cancer. At CTCA you will work with a team of professionals dedicated to helping you in your battle. Your team will stand by you from start to finish, providing powerful and innovative treatments to help improve your quality of life and restore hope.

Whether you are exploring your treatment options for the first time, or are not happy with the treatment you are currently receiving, we invite you to call CTCA at 800-615-3055 and speak with one of our Oncology Information Specialists. They will help provide you with more information about the treatment options available to you at CTCA. You can also discuss your treatment options online using our chat function.

The Types of Myelogenous Leukemia

Myelogenous leukemia refers to either acute or chronic myelogenous leukemia. A malignant cancer of the bone marrow, chronic myelogenous leukemia, or CML, results when an injury is sustained, not inherited, to the DNA of a stem cell in the marrow. It causes rapid, uncontrolled growth of white cells, resulting in a large increase in the concentration of white cells in the blood.

Potential symptoms of chronic myelogenous leukemia can include a pale appearance caused by anemia, an enlarged spleen resulting in discomfort on the left side of the abdomen, excessive sweating, weight loss, shortness of breath associated with physical activity and a general decrease in overall well-being.

Although it is also the result of a sustained injury to DNA, unlike chronic myelogenous leukemia (which can allow mature white blood cells to develop and function normally), acute myelogenous leukemia, or AML, does not. Acute myelogenous leukemia results in a deficiency of red cells and platelets as well as normal white cells. Risk factors for acute myelogenous leukemia can include smoking tobacco, exposure to the chemical benzene and previous exposure to chemotherapy.

Many of the potential symptoms of acute myelogenous leukemia are similar to chronic myelogenous leukemia, including a loss of well-being, shortness of breath and anemia. Other possible symptoms can include bruising or black and blue marks that appear from minor or no injury as well as fever, slow healing and joint discomfort.

Myelogenous Leukemia Symptoms

There are a number of potential symptoms that can be attributed to chronic and acute myelogenous leukemia. If you experience any of the following symptoms it is imperative that you see a medical professional, only they can tell you if your potential symptoms are the result of myelogenous leukemia or something else.

Possible myelogenous leukemia symptoms may include:

• Fatigue
• Abnormal bleeding
• Weight loss
• Abdominal Pain
• Bone or joint pain
• Weakness
• Excessive/easy bruising
• Fever
• Enlargement of organs, such as the liver or spleen
• Overall lack of wellbeing

Myelogenous Leukemia Detection

At CTCA our team of doctors and technologists will work with you, utilizing the latest detection tools to locate – and eradicate – cancer in every part of your body. To learn more about the detections tools we use, visit our Leukemia Detection Page.

Treating Myelogenous Leukemia

At CTCA we understand that cancer affects everyone differently, and that there are a number of factors that need to go into development of a treatment plan. From age and general health to the specific type and stage of leukemia you have, we believe that to be as effective as possible, your treatment plan needs to be tailored around your specific needs. At CTCA we not only offer advanced forms of conventional treatments, but we complement these treatments with alternative therapies designed to help treat all of you, and not just your leukemia. After all, cancer affects all of you, not just a part of your body. So that is how we treat it. We offer total care for your mind, body and spirit.

Possible treatments that may be used to treat your myelogenous leukemia can include autologous stem cell transplantation, in which you are your own donor, or allogeneic stem cell transplantation, in which the donor is usually a blood relative. In addition, these treatments may be complemented by therapies such as naturopathic medicine, nutritional therapy, mind-body medicine and spiritual counseling, depending on your needs and wishes.

Our Facilities

Built on a vision of hope and healing, each of our state-of-the-art hospitals specializes in the latest cancer treatments and technologies. With all of your cancer care housed under one roof, our hospitals were designed to be your “home away from home” while you receive treatment. If you would like to learn more about our facilities visit our Hospital Locations Page.

More on CTCA

If you would like to learn more about the treatment options available at CTCA, please call us at 800-615-3055 and speak with one of our Oncology Information Specialists. You can also learn more about your treatment options at CTCA through our Online Chat.

At CTCA, you will find a hospital dedicated to helping cancer patients overcome their disease through the use of advanced conventional and complementary treatment options. Your team of doctors and practitioners will all work closely with you to ensure that they understand how cancer affects you personally and, with your help, create a treatment plan that meets your unique needs. In addition to the closeness between patients and doctors at CTCA, we also offer another unique component of care to our patients. Since we provide all of your treatment options under one roof, your doctors and practitioners are able to easily communicate with each other to ensure they are providing you with the best treatment possible.