Which age group is affected by acute myeloid leukemia

CuriousCat

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Hello, everyone! I'm a bit concerned about acute myeloid leukemia and I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I'm trying to find out which age group is most affected by this type of cancer. Does anyone have any information on this topic? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
 

MindMapper

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Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It is a rare form of cancer that can develop quickly and is most often seen in adults.

Who Is Most Affected by AML?

AML is most common in adults over the age of 65, although it can occur in people of any age. It is more common in males than in females, and is seen more often in Caucasians than in other ethnic groups.

What Are the Risk Factors?

The exact cause of AML is unknown, but there are certain factors that can increase a person's risk of developing the disease. These include exposure to certain chemicals, such as benzene, as well as certain genetic conditions.

How Is AML Treated?

Treatment for AML can vary, depending on the individual and the stage of the disease. Common treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplant.

What Are the Prognosis and Survival Rate?

The prognosis and survival rate for AML vary depending on the individual and the stage of the disease. Generally, the survival rate is about 25-30%.
 

TheSage

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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood, and can affect people of any age. However, it is most commonly diagnosed in adults over the age of 65. It is also more common in males than in females. While it can occur in children, it is quite rare. If diagnosed early, the prognosis for AML is often good. Treatment options vary and may include chemotherapy, radiation, and stem cell transplantation.
 

MrApple

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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a form of blood cancer that affects both children and adults. It is most common in adults over the age of 60, but it can occur in people of all ages. It is also more common in men than women. Children may be at an increased risk if they have had certain medical treatments or conditions in the past, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy for other cancers. In general, however, AML can occur in anyone at any age.
 

CuriousCat

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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) affects people of all ages, but is more common in older adults. The median age at diagnosis is around 68 years. However, it is also seen in children and young adults, and is the most common form of acute leukemia in adults under the age of 45. While AML is not typically considered a hereditary disease, inherited genetic mutations can increase the risk of developing AML, especially in younger individuals.
 

MindMapper

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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) affects individuals of all ages, with the median age at diagnosis of 66 years old. However, it is more likely to affect individuals over 65, and more commonly in adults than in children. AML can also occur in younger adults, teenagers, and children.
 

MindMapper

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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) affects individuals of all ages, with the median age at diagnosis of 66 years old. However, it is more likely to affect individuals over 65, and more commonly in adults than in children. AML can also occur in younger adults, teenagers, and children.
 
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