Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Understanding the Most Common Childhood Cancer

🩸Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells in the bone marrow.

👶It is the most common childhood cancer, particularly among children between the ages of two and five.

⏳If left untreated, acute lymphoblastic leukemia can progress rapidly and be fatal within weeks or months.

💊Proper treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia can result in a good chance for a cure.

🌍In 2015, acute lymphoblastic leukemia affected 876,000 people globally and resulted in about 111,000 deaths.

What is acute lymphoblastic leukemia?

—Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer that starts in the white blood cells in the bone marrow.

Who does acute lymphoblastic leukemia primarily affect?

—Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common childhood cancer, particularly among children between the ages of two and five.

What happens if acute lymphoblastic leukemia is left untreated?

—If left untreated, acute lymphoblastic leukemia can progress rapidly and be fatal within weeks or months.

Is there a cure for acute lymphoblastic leukemia?

—With proper treatment, there is a good chance for a cure for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

How many people are affected by acute lymphoblastic leukemia?

—In 2015, acute lymphoblastic leukemia affected 876,000 people globally and resulted in about 111,000 deaths.

00:00Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the topic of the video.

01:05ALL is the most common childhood cancer, with a good chance for a cure with proper treatment.

01:32ALL can also occur in adults, but the chance of a cure is greatly reduced.

01:56The cause of ALL is not known, but it is believed to be triggered by genetic mutations.

02:51Symptoms of ALL include bone and joint pain, fever, fatigue, and frequent infections.

03:27Diagnosis of ALL involves blood tests, bone marrow aspiration, imaging tests, and spinal fluid test.

04:32Treatment options for ALL include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplant.

05:22The video concludes with a thank you message and call to action.