Question
How is pediatric leukemia caused?
Answer
Pediatric leukemia may be caused by factors such as viral infections, hereditary factors across generations, exposure to chemicals like benzene and its derivatives, and exposure to various types of radiation. It is a malignant clonal disease with self-healing stem cell characteristics. Common symptoms include anemia, skin breakdown, and infections. Immediate treatment at the local hospital’s hematology department is required, including chemotherapy, surgical correction of anemia, prevention of infections and skin breakdown, and early bone marrow transplantation treatment.