No. 15 in a series providing the latest information on blood cancers for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals

Introduction

New drugs and new uses for existing drugs, as well as improvements in radiation therapy and stem cell transplantation techniques, have greatly improved cure rates and remission periods for children with leukemia or lymphoma. Research to improve outcomes for greater numbers of children is ongoing. There is an emphasis on tailoring therapies to decrease side effects as well as long-term and late effects.

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