Abstract:e19002 Background: Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) includes intensive chemotherapy and/or hematopoietic stem cell transplant, and patients usually require extended hospital stays and absence from work. Caregivers may also take workplace absence to provide care during and after treatment. As data on the indirect burden of AML are underreported, we aimed to understand the impact of work absenteeism (ABS) and disability days among patients with AML and caregivers. Methods: This non-interventional, ret… Show more
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