What are the Common Types of Pediatric Malignancies?
The most common types of cancers in children include:
- Leukemia: This is the most common type of cancer in children, with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) being the predominant forms. - Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors: These are the second most common group of pediatric cancers, including medulloblastomas, gliomas, and ependymomas. - Lymphomas: Pediatric lymphomas include Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. - Neuroblastoma: This cancer arises from immature nerve cells and primarily affects infants and young children. - Wilms Tumor: This is a kidney cancer that typically occurs in children aged 3 to 4 years. - Rhabdomyosarcoma: A cancer of the muscle tissue, which can occur in various parts of the body. - Retinoblastoma: A cancer of the retina, commonly diagnosed in toddlers. - Bone Cancers: These include osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma, primarily occurring in teenagers.
