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 generational inheritance and can't help but feel uneasy about my own child. I'd like to learn more first about the symptoms of childhood leukemia.Doctor's answer:
First, you don't need to worry, because leukemia is not an inherited disease, nor is it contagious. So, if another child in the family gets leukemia, there is no possibility of infection for your child. Early symptoms of leukemia may include fever, which is persistent and does not respond well to antipyretic and analgesic medications. Blood test results may show abnormal elevation of white blood cells, and some children may also experience an increase in lymphocytes.