Acute lymphocytic leukemia is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in children, although it is rare[1]. It begins in the bone marrow and rapidly progresses.
Long-term survival rates exceed 90%[2], but many survivors face lifelong health challenges. Those include heart conditions, mental health struggles and a greater chance of developing a second cancer.
Overall cancer rates in the U.S. have declined[3] since 2002, but...