Recent results in cancer research related to non-solid tumors in children.
The frequency of acute leukaemia, and the recent results of therapy are described. The requirements to achieve these relatively good results (early and exact diagnosis, intensive therapy, prophylaxis and treatment of side effects, mental and physical rehabilitation) are also discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007938:Leukemia / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000628:therapy; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012106:Research
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents