"Pediatric leukemia" refers to a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow of children. It affects their blood cells, specifically the ones responsible for fighting infections. Full definition
Among children and teens, ALL is the most common, accounting for 75 % of pediatric leukemia cases. (cancerresearch.org)
The flu shot may not protect pediatric leukemia patients from influenza during cancer treatment, highlighting the need for additional safeguards. (stjude.org)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators report preventive antibiotic therapy, particularly with levofloxacin, reduced the odds of infections in at - risk pediatric leukemia patients early in cancer treatment (stjude.org)