Novel treatments in acute lymphocytic leukemia

摘要

H&O What is acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)? AS ALL is a malignancy that originates in hematopoietic cells in the bone marrow. An estimated 6020 new cases will be diagnosed in the United States this year: 3140 in male patients and 2880 in female patients. ALL is the most common cancer in children. Studies have suggested that risk factors for childhood ALL include exposure to chemicals, such as those found in pesticides and household paint. There is an increased incidence of ALL among Hispanics, although the reason is unknown.