Leukemia or childhood leukemia is the most common cancer in children and adolescents, accounting for nearly 1 in 3 cancers. Most childhood leukemias are acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Most of the remaining cases are acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Chronic leukemia is rare in children. Read below to learn more about childhood leukemia.

Leukemia begins when the DNA of a cell in the bone marrow changes (mutates) and is unable to grow and function properly. Leukemia treatments depend on the type of leukemia you have, your age, and your overall health. So what is leukemia? Is leukemia curable? The following article will provide details about leukemia: Basic knowledge.