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Childhood Leukemia: Frequently Asked Questions by Sajjan Rajpurohit 05 Feb, 2021 Q. What is Childhood Leukemia? Ans . Leukemias are cancers that start in cells that would normally develop into different types of blood cells. Childhood leukemia is leukemia that occurs in a child and is a type of childhood cancer. Childhood leukemia is the most common childhood cancer, accounting for 29% of cancers in children aged 0–14. Q. What Are Different Types of Leukemia Affecting Children? Ans. There are different types of leukemia, which are based mainly on: 1. acute (fast growing) or chronic (slower growing) 2. starts in myeloid cells or lymphoid cells Q. What is Acute Leukemia? Ans. The acute leukemia can progress quickly, and typically need to be treated right away. Q. What are Main Types of Acute Leukemia? Ans. The Main Types of Acute Leukemia Are: 1. Acute lymphocytic (lymphoblastic) leukemia (ALL) 2. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Q. What Age Group i...