Acute myelogenous leukemia, also called acute nonlymphatic leukemia, is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that can affect children and teenagers. It's the second most common type of leukemia among this age group. Here are five things parents need to know about acute myelogenous leukemia.
What causes acute myelogenous leukemia?
Acute myelogenous leukemia starts in
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