Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Title
Academic Term
Fall 8-2017
Document Type
Project
Course Number
N5330 17
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
Dr. John Chovan
Keywords
AML, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Leukemia Genetics, AML Overview, Leukemia Overview
Subject Categories
Cancer Biology
Abstract
The purpose of this research project is to explore the disease process of Acute Myeloid Leukemia, or AML. AML is a disease that is estimated to affect 21,380 people in the U.S., killing 10,590 this year alone according to the National Institute of Cancer (NIC, 2017). The goal of treatment for AML is complete remission, using either a combination of chemotherapy, and/or radiation, followed by stem cell transplant (Wang & Bailey, 2016). The disease is multi-faceted with many factors believed to contribute to AML, from environmental exposures to genetics (Wang & Bailey, 2016). This project discusses the treatment choices for providers, as well as the focus on genetic discoveries in AML.
Recommended Citation
Wayble, Adrianna, "Acute Myeloid Leukemia" (2017). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 230.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/230