What are hypomethylating agents?

What are hypomethylating agents?
How do hypomethylating agents work to treat AML?
What are the hypomethylating agents currently being used to treat AML? How are they administered?
What are the newest drugs for relapsed/refractory AML? Which are some promising drugs in development?
What are the next steps if I relapse after taking hypomethylating agents with or without venetoclax?
Do individuals become refractory to a specific drug or an entire class of drugs?
If I relapse, is the previous treatment given again or should I consider a new therapy?
When should a patient consider a clinical trial if they relapse?
What are some tips or strategies for coping with the ongoing fear of relapse?
How do I know what my risk of relapse is?
If remission rates are high in AML, why are many patients not cured?
What are the strategies for patients who have relapsed?
Why do you become refractory to a drug?
How do I know if my AML has relapsed?
How often are patients refractory to induction therapy and if this happens, what’s next for these patients?
When and why should I bring up side effects with my doctor?
When should I get a COVID vaccine if I am going to have a bone marrow transplant?
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for AML patients?
Is treatment different for children vs adults with AML and if so, what are these differences?
Which children are candidates for transplant and which are not?