7 Facts You Need to Know about Childhood Leukemia

Childhood leukemia, a cancer of white blood cells, is the most common cancer in kids and teens

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Certain inherited conditions passed from parents can increase the risk of developing leukemia

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Risk factors include radiation exposure, inherited syndromes, and having a sibling with leukemia

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Symptoms include pale skin, fatigue, breathing trouble, and easy bruising

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Early detection improves the chances of successful treatment and long-term survival

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Children with leukemia need ongoing care from oncologists to monitor treatment side effects and prevent relapse

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Research continues to develop better treatments and find cures for childhood leukemia

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Support from family and healthcare teams is crucial for a child's emotional and physical recovery

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10 types of cancer that develop in Children

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