Malignancies are common in children with Down's syndrome. The incidence is 18 times that of the general population for developing:
1. Colon cancer.
2. Leukemia.
3. Pancreatic cancer.
4. Bladder cancer.
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1. Children with Down's syndrome are not at high risk for colon cancer.
2. The incidence of children with Down's syndrome developing leukemia is 18 times that of the general population.
3. Children with Down's syndrome are not at an increased risk for pancreatic cancer.
4. Children with Down's syndrome are not at an increased risk for bladder cancer.
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