Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Support Group
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells. Patients with AML usually present with symptoms such as fatigue, bleeding, infection, prompting medical attention. An abnormal blood test reading will then result in further testing in a hospital with a hematologist to determine AML.
Hi all!
I am new to chat room/support group so please be patient. My dad was diagnosed with MDS a little over two years ago and has been on Vidaza for a little less than those 2 years. He has also been receiving platelets. But just recently in the last few months started receiving blood transfusions as well. Last week his Dr ordered a bone marrow test. The test came back yesterday and it shows the MDS has spread to AML. I currenly live overseas at the moment and I am struggling with what to do. His wife sent me the info via messenger with little details other than the Dr is considering oral medication and they won't know much else until a few weeks. But they are still planning their trip. My dad has refused bone marrow and stem cell. I guess my question with his age being 79 what is his prognosis? I just feel very confused.
This support group is not very active. There are many on the lyphoma leukemia society site who have AML that progressed from mds. The link is below
http://community.lls.org/forum/25-acute-myeloid-leukemia/
Blessings
Julie