About Leukemia: Statistics

1/3 of all the cancers in children under 15 are leukemia.

¼ of all the cancers in children under 20 are leukemia.

In 2006, an estimated 35,070 people will develop some form of leukemia.

In 2007, an estimated 2,790 children will develop ALL leukemia.

More males develop leukemia than females.

The 5 year survival rate in leukemia victims has been increasing over time due to advances in medical technology.

Chemotherapy works better in childhood leukemia than in adult leukemia.

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