Treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
Treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) usually starts quite quickly after being diagnosed.
AML treatment is generally divided into intensive or non intensive treatment. Chemotherapy is the main treatment in both. But you might have other treatments such as a 
, targeted cancer drugs, radiotherapy or removal of white blood cells (leukapheresis).
Find out how your doctor decides your treatment, detailed information about the each treatment, side effects and follow up.
Treatment options
Find out about how your doctor decides which treatment you need and the types of treatment you might have.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses anti cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. You usually have it as part of your treatment for AML.
Targeted cancer drugs for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
There are different types of targeted cancer drugs for AML. Find out more about this what and when you might have them.
Growth factors
Read about AML growth factors.
Stem cell or bone marrow transplants for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
You might either have a stem cell or bone marrow transplant.
Treatment to remove abnormal white blood cells (leukapheresis)
Find out about leukapheresis treatment and how you have it.
Side effects of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) treatment
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) treatment can cause side effects. Read about the possible short and long term side effects from AML treatment.
Follow up after treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
You have follow up appointments to check how you are and whether you have any problems or worries. Find out more about how often and what to expect.
Radiotherapy for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
You might have radiotherapy as part of your treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia. Find out more about when and how you have it.
