Venetoclax is a medication used to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells survive. This medication is taken orally and helps to kill cancer cells while sparing healthy cells.

Cytarabine is a chemotherapy medication used to treat blood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia. It works by interfering with DNA synthesis in cancer cells, which prevents them from growing and dividing. This medication is typically given through an intravenous infusion.

Intensive Chemotherapy refers to a strong combination of cancer-fighting medications given at high doses to treat acute myeloid leukemia. This treatment approach is typically administered in a hospital setting and may require extended hospital stays due to its intensity and side effects.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia – A type of blood and bone marrow cancer that progresses rapidly. The disease begins in the bone marrow, where abnormal white blood cells multiply uncontrollably, interfering with the production of normal blood cells. These abnormal cells build up in the bone marrow and blood, reducing the body’s ability to produce healthy blood cells. The condition typically develops quickly, over days or weeks, affecting the production of red blood cells, platelets, and normal white blood cells. It most commonly occurs in older adults, though it can affect people of any age.