Which of these statements about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is TRUE?
a. It occurs primarily in adolescence and after age 55.
b. It is usually fatal, regardless of treatment.
c. It occurs primarily in children under age 15.
d. It can be cured with stem cell transplantation.
C
Leukemia is classified as either acute or chronic. Acute leukemia can be further classified as acute myelogenous (AML) or acute lymphocytic (ALL). These conditions have a rapid onset, presenting with bruising and recurrent infections. ALL occurs most frequently in children from 2 to 6 years of age, whereas AML occurs most frequently in adolescence and after age 55.
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