Leukemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview Leukemia is cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system Many types of leukemia exist Some forms of leukemia are more common in children Other forms of leukemia occur mostly in adults Leukemia usually involves the white blood cells
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Acute myelogenous leukemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview Acute myelogenous leukemia, also called AML, is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow Bone marrow is the soft matter inside bones where blood cells are made The word "acute" in acute myelogenous leukemia means the disease tends to get worse quickly