What are white blood cells? What are the different types, and which are affected in acute myeloid leukemia?

What are white blood cells? What are the different types, and which are affected in acute myeloid leukemia?
What are platelets? What is considered a low platelet level for someone with What is hemoglobin and why do people with acute myeloid leukemia experience low levels?? How would I feel if my platelet count is low?
What is hemoglobin and why do people with acute myeloid leukemia experience low levels?
What is a complete blood count and how frequently will my doctor monitor this?
Is there a relationship between myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia? Are there other precursor conditions?
How do I know the stage of my acute myeloid leukemia?
How is the success of a treatment determined?
How does a patient find an acute myeloid leukemia expert?
Is it appropriate and when is it appropriate for someone to receive a second opinion for their acute myeloid leukemia?
What should an acute myeloid leukemia patient consider when deciding on a treatment option?
How are treatment plans developed for patients with acute myeloid leukemia?
What are some of the treatment strategies patients with acute myeloid leukemia should understand and be prepared for?
How have treatments for acute myeloid leukemia evolved over the years?
What are some of the major side effects of treatment that patients should be prepared for?
If we are able to identify and target someone's AML genetics, why is AML still difficult to get rid of?
What are the gene mutations that we currently have targeted drugs for?