A 42-year-old man presents to the clinic with a 3-week histo…

A 42-year-old man presents to the clinic with a 3-week history of severe fatigue, easy bruising, and recurrent nosebleeds. Physical exam reveals petechiae on both legs and mild gingival bleeding. CBC shows WBC 32,000 /µL, hemoglobin 7.8 g/dL, and platelets 25,000 /µL. Peripheral smear demonstrates numerous blast forms.Which statement best describes this patient’s condition?