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 be concerned about my own child. 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 another child in the family gets leukemia, your child does not have the possibility of catching it. Early symptoms of leukemia include fever, which is persistent and does not respond well to antipyretic and analgesic medications. Blood test results may show an abnormal increase in white blood cells, and some children may also have an increase in lymphocytes.