what is the survival rate of pediatric leukemia
The success of treatment depends on the type of leukemia and the age of the person. Outcomes have improved in the developed world. The average five-year survival rate is 57% in the United States. In children under 15, the five-year survival rate is greater than 60 to 85%, depending on the type of leukemia.In children with acute leukemia who are cancer-free after five years, the cancer is unlikely to return. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common type of leukemia in young children. 2  It also affects adults, especially those 65 and older. 3  Standard treatments involve chemotherapy and radiotherapy. 4  The survival rates vary by age: 85% in children and 50% in adults.