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Childhood Leukemia: Present Problems and Future Prospects - Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Children#x2019;s Cancer Tokyo, Japan, December 7-9, 1989 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991)
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Childhood Leukemia: Present Problems and Future Prospects - Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Children#x2019;s Cancer Tokyo, Japan, December 7-9, 1989 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991)
Series: Developments in Oncology, 65
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Twenty years ago when Children's Cancer Association of Japan was
born, the diagnosis of childhood leukemia amounted to a death
sentence. Only 20% or so of children with leukemia survived more
than 5 years. Since then, enormous improvements have been achieved
regarding our understanding on the etiology, diagnosis, and the
treatment of childhood leukemia. Now, 70% of children with leukemia
survive and enter adult life. Even though the improved survival
rate of children with leukemia represents a medical success story,
we now face new problems. The first problem is the fact that we
still lose 20-30% of patients with childhood leukemia. To address
this problem, we need to understand the etiology, epidemiology, and
biology of leukemia; to identify the patients at greater risk; and
to develop adequate treatments. The second problem is the treatment
itself. Even though efficacious, the modem treatment for leukemia
is a grueling experience for children and their families. We should
develop a total care system for families and children based on a
deep understanding of their needs. The third problem is the
aftereffects of the treatment and of cured leukemia. Extensive
radiation and chemotherapy have an entirely different spectrum of
long-term effects on children than on adults. These treatments in
the early stage of life, when the mind and body are developing,
create many physical and psychological problems. These are the
present problems of childhood leukemia.
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