Study Unravels Series Of Unfortunate Events That Leads To Childhood Leukemia
A new study has posited that acute lymphoblastic leukemia doesn't stem from just one thing, but rather three events in a child's medical history. The theory could helps doctors prevent the cancer or catch it earlier.
Los Angeles Times:
New 'Unified Theory' Of Childhood Leukemia Raises Possibility Of Preventing The Disease
Kids who develop acute lymphoblastic leukemia may be the victims of a triple-whammy stroke of bad luck, according to a provocative new theory from a respected British cancer researcher. If the explanation turns out to be correct, it would be good news for the most common type of childhood cancer: Doctors could prevent cases of acute lymphoblastic leukemia with the strategic introduction of something the world has plenty of: filth and pestilence. (Healy, 5/23)
Los Angeles Times:
The Death Rate From Cancer Is Falling For American Men, Women And Children Of All Backgrounds
Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in the U.S., but a comprehensive new report says that it is affecting — and killing — fewer Americans with every passing year. The gains have been seen in men, women and children, as well as across racial and ethnic groups. However, depending on the type of cancer involved, some Americans benefited more than others. There are also some cancers that are becoming more common in the U.S., even as the overall incidence is declining. (Kaplan, 5/22)