Genetics in acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a fast-growing type of blood cancer that starts in blood-forming cells in your bone marrow called myeloid stem cells.

People with AML have genetic changes in their leukaemia cells. These genetic changes stop the cells working as they should, leading to abnormal cell growth and cancer. Knowing what genetic changes you have in your leukaemia cells can help your haematology team work out how best to treat you.

This booklet covers the basics of AML genetics to help you and your family understand what your test results mean. 

To access an instant download of our genetics in acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) information booklet, please click here (opens as a PDF file).

Each booklet takes us approximately six months to write and is supplied free of charge to patients, families and hospitals across the UK. It costs us approximately £3 to provide one booklet. Please consider adding a donation to your order if you can.