Description:
Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the marrow of
bones and often manifests as a clonal disorder. Leukemia affects developing
blood cells – usually white blood cells – causing the cells to behave
inappropriately. This article provides a brief overview of pediatric leukemia.
Learning Objectives:
- Define pediatric leukemia
- Describe testing methods to screen for leukemia
- Describe the process leukemia takes in the body
Author(s):
Carlo Ledesma, MS, MT(AMT), SH(ASCP)QLS, MT(ASCP)
Chiemi Standridge, BS
Launched: 2018