acute myeloid leukaemia

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Affects: White blood cells and the bone marrow

Most common symptoms: Feeling tired, bruising, being prone to infection

Causes: Unknown

Tests: Blood tests, bone marrow sample, lumbar puncture and chest x-ray

Treatment: Chemotherapy and possibly stem cell transplant

'We're the ones who have to face life and death issues so the least people can do is talk to us directly' 
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