The Lowdown on Leukemia e1l2d

Dec 27, 2006

get sick. Kidzworld takes a look at leukemia, which is one of the most common types of cancer in kids.

Leukemia - What is It? 3h4nf

Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells (also called leukocytes or WBCs). Usually white blood cells feel tired, irritated, dizzy and lightheaded.

Leukemia - Types of Leukemia 546ym

Leukemia is classified into acute (rapidly developing) and chronic (slowly developing) forms. About 98% of childhood leukemias are acute. There are four major types of leukemia, depending on the white blood cells that are involved.

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Leukemia - Signs and Symptoms 5p5yz

Fevers, chills and other flu-like symptoms.

Weakness and fatigue.

Easy bruising and bleeding.

Pain in the bones or ts.

Loss of appetite.

Sweating, especially at night.

Leukemia - Treatment 4c3z20

Cancer is treated with chemotherapy (medication that's given through a vein or orally) and radiation therapy (powerful energy waves like x-rays). Leukemia patients may also have to get a bone marrow transplant to allow new, healthy blood cells to grow. After treatment begins, the goal is to get you into remission, which means there's no treatment often means you're cured.

Leukemia - Did U Know? 343o4j

Leukemia affects about 2,300 young peeps in the US each year.

The most common type of leukemia in children is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. The good news is that almost all kids who get it are cured!