Exposure to radiation and a history of myelodysplastic syndrome or aplastic anemia may affect the risk of developing childhood AML. This eMedTV article describes childhood AML in detail, including symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.
Childhood AML stages include untreated, in remission, or recurrent. This page of the eMedTV website offers an in-depth look at each of the childhood AML stages, since doctors generally prescribe treatments based on the specific stage.
Regular followup exams are an important component of childhood AML treatment, because side effects can result long after treatment ends. This eMedTV article describes childhood AML treatment options, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Childhood AML treatment by phase includes chemotherapy, stem cell therapy, and radiation therapy, among other options. As this eMedTV article explains, the AML subtype is also considered when planning childhood AML treatment by phase.
