Cancer Predisposition In Children 

In this impressive photo, the large round cell is a lymphocyte. Macrophages with projectile-looking surfaces are interacting with it. Courtesy of Dr. Timothy Triche. National Cancer Institute.

What Is Cancer Predisposition In Children?

Cancer predisposition in children signifies a higher than normal risk of developing cancer. Cancer is the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in the body.

Among the 12 major types of childhood cancers, leukemias (blood cell cancers) and cancers of the brain and central nervous system account for more than half of the new cases. About one-third of childhood cancers are leukemias.

The most common type of leukemia in children is acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The most common solid tumors are brain tumors (e.g., gliomas and medulloblastomas), with other solid tumors (e.g., neuroblastomas, Wilms tumors, and sarcomas such as rhabdomyosarcoma and osteosarcoma) being less common according to the National Cancer Institute.

On average, 1 to 2 children develop the disease each year for every 10,000 children in the United States.

What Is Cancer Predisposition In Children In Celiac Disease and/or Gluten Sensitivity?

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