Question
What are the differences in symptoms between pediatric leukemia and common cold?
Answer
Leukemia is a type of blood and bone marrow cancer, with symptoms that may include anemia, bleeding, fever, and lymphadenopathy. The symptoms of a common cold are usually milder, typically including runny nose, cough, sore throat, and fatigue. Although the symptoms of the two may sometimes be similar, leukemia tends to present with more severe symptoms and usually requires specialized treatment.