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Causes and risk factors of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
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As with most cancers, its cause is currently unknown. In some cases, there are risk factors that may favour its development.
Previous bone marrow disease.
Previous chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.
Long exposure to certain toxic agents.
High intensity radiation (atomic bombs).
Some hereditary diseases increase a person’s predisposition to AML (e.g., Fanconi anaemia, etc.). Although it must be remembered that AML is an acquired disease, not a hereditary one.
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Substantiated information by:
Laia Guardia Roca
Nurse
Hematology Department
Marina Díaz Beyá
Hematologist
Hematology Department
Published: 8 April 2019
Updated: 8 April 2019
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