Patient's question:
A close relative's child has been diagnosed with leukemia. Then, I looked at my own child, after all, we are all family. I'm worried about potential hereditary issues and can't help but feel uneasy about my own child. So, I'd like to learn more about the symptoms of childhood leukemia first.Doctor's answer:
First, you don't need to worry, because leukemia is not a hereditary disease, nor is it contagious. So, if other children in the family get leukemia, your child does not have the possibility of contracting it. Early symptoms of leukemia include fever, which is persistent and does not respond well to antipyretic and analgesic medications. Blood tests may show abnormally elevated white blood cell counts, and some children may also have elevated lymphocyte counts.