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.
Childhood leukemia symptoms commonly include fatigue, fever, and frequent infections. This eMedTV page identifies symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) that may develop in children.
Exposure to radiation and a history of myelodysplastic syndrome or aplastic anemia may affect the risk of developing childhood AML. This eMedTV article describes childhood AML in detail, including symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.
Common symptoms of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia include fever, fatigue, and frequent infections. This eMedTV article describes childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which accounts for 3,800 new cases of leukemia each year.
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