Side effects of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) treatment

Treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) might cause short and longer term side effects. Find out what these might be. 

Short term side effects of treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Short term side effects happen when you have the treatment or very soon after you finish. Find out more and what can be done to help. 

Long term side effects of treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Long term side effects of treatment for AML might develop weeks, months or years after the treatment has ended. Find out what some of these are and how to manage them.

Last reviewed: 
06 Nov 2023
Next review due: 
06 Nov 2026