Childhood Leukemia

The Childhood Leukemia topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and survivorship of leukemia in children and young adults. Leukemia is a group of blood cell cancers that begins in blood-forming tissue, including bone marrow.

Leukemia causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to build up and crowd out healthy blood cells. These cells help fight infections, carry oxygen, and control bleeding. Leukemia disrupts these functions, and its treatment can also have lasting effects on health. Research can improve treatment and support follow-up care that addresses complications, helping children survive leukemia and maintain their health for the rest of their lives.