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Leukemia is the most common form of pediatric cancer. It affects approximately 3,250 children each year in the US, accounting for about 30 percent of childhood cancers. It can occur at any age, although it is most commonly seen in children between 2 and 6 years of age. The child with leukemia often shows symptoms of an infection such as fever, runny nose, and cough. 2  Bone and joint pain can happen when the bone marrow is overcrowded and âfull.â. 3  Abdominal distress happens when leukemia cells collect in the kidney, liver and spleen, causing enlargement of these organs.
The success of treatment depends on the type of leukemia and the age of the person. Outcomes have improved in the developed world. The average five-year survival rate is 57% in the United States. In children under 15, the five-year survival rate is greater than 60 to 85%, depending on the type of leukemia.In children with acute leukemia who are cancer-free after five years, the cancer is unlikely to return. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common type of leukemia in young children. 2  It also affects adults, especially those 65 and older. 3  Standard treatments involve chemotherapy and radiotherapy. 4  The survival rates vary by age: 85% in children and 50% in adults.