Acute myeloid leukaemia

What is acute myeloid leukaemia?

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.

For more information about AML the Leukaemia Foundation provides a range of information and resources.

Acute myeloid leukaemia pathway

A best practice, cancer care pathway for patients that explains what to expect on your cancer journey.

Local support and information

• There are Cancer Care Coordinators available to support you during your cancer journey.
• The Leukaemia Foundation has a support coordinator who covers the North and North West of Tasmania.
• The David Collins Leukaemia Foundation of Tasmania Inc. provides a range of services to Tasmania's living with Leukaemia.  For more information visit the Leukaemia Foundation website.
• Cancer Council Tasmania offer local support groups.

Other pages on our site

• Questions to ask your cancer doctor about treatment
• The role of your GP in your cancer care
• Your care team
• Supportive care
• After treatment and survivorship