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CURE’s acute myeloid leukemia page features the latest cancer news and updates on acute myeloid leukemia. Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in acute myeloid leukemia.

A Post-Bone Marrow Transplant Scare

March 6th 2023, 6:00pm

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After undergoing a bone marrow transplant for my leukemia, I started to have some odd symptoms, and sent wacky texts to my loved ones.

Novel Targeted Radiotherapy May Lead to 6-Month Complete Remission in Relapsed/Refractory AML

February 24th 2023, 2:00pm

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The novel targeted radiotherapy iomab-B led to the disappearance of all signs of cancer and an improvement in event-free survival compared with physician’s choice of treatment.

This Holiday, I’m Grateful for Wigs and Orangutans

December 30th 2022, 6:00pm

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I’ve been watching a YouTube channel about Borneo orangutans, and realized that these animals remind me of myself after cancer.

Finding Humor in Chemo’s Side Effects: This Too Shall Pass

December 13th 2022, 6:00pm

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From ballooning ankles to rashes, there were multiple chemotherapy side effects that I had to deal with — here’s how I did it.

Dealing With Delirium: My Experience With Cancer Painkillers as a Recovering Addict

November 21st 2022, 6:00pm

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As a recovering addict, I was nervous about the painkillers that would come alongside my cancer treatment, but I soon learned that they would be needed.

Many Thoughts Flooded My Mind When I Received a Cancer Diagnosis

November 9th 2022, 10:00pm

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“Was I OK with dying? Would I still be there for my dog? Can I still smoke?” — all these thoughts entered my mind when my oncologist told me that I had leukemia.

FDA to Prioritize Review of Oral Drug to Treat Common Type of Leukemia

October 25th 2022, 3:00pm

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The FDA granted a priority review to the oral drug quizartinib for the treatment of a form of acute myeloid leukemia, one of the more common types of leukemia.

From a Halfway House to Cancer Treatment: My Family Helped Me Live With ‘Profound Purpose’ After a Leukemia Relapse

October 25th 2022, 1:00pm

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After breaking 20 years of sobriety, I received even worse news: my leukemia had relapsed, and I’d need a bone marrow transplant. Thankfully, my family and treatment team lifted me up during this difficult time.

FDA Stops Study of Novel Blood Cancer Drug

August 23rd 2022, 9:00pm

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The Food and Drug Administration put a full clinical hold on a study of the novel drug FHD-286 in patients with acute myelogenous leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome after study data showed an increase in a potentially fatal side effect.

First Patient Receives Investigational Cancer Drug-Combination for Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia

August 22nd 2022, 7:00pm

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Adding the investigational cancer drug lanraplenib to Xospata, if found to be effective, may broaden treatment options for patients with relapsed/refractory FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia.