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!
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