Acute Leukaemia

Acute Leukaemia

– ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia):

• More common in males
• Ages 2-10 years, peak at 3-4 years
• 85% of childhood leukaemia
• Second peak at age 40

– AML (Acute Myeloid Leukaemia):

• Most common adult leukaemia
• More common in males
• Median age 60
• Risk factors: smoking, previous chemo/radiotherapy, radiation exposure, chemical exposure, Down syndrome, myeloproliferative disorders