Child Leukemia

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Childhood leukemia is a form of cancer in which blood-forming tissue produces abnormal blood cells. This eMedTV article describes the types of leukemia most common among children, including information about risk factors and symptoms.

As this eMedTV Web page explains, symptoms of childhood leukemia commonly include fatigue, fever, and frequent infections. This article provides a list of symptoms occurring with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) can affect both children and adults. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of childhood AML, including information on symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells. This part of the eMedTV Web site covers this condition in detail, with information on symptoms, treatment options, prognosis, and more.