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Learning Objectives
1.Discuss the prevalence and types of childhood leukemia and lymphoma.
2.Identify the clinical signs and symptoms associated with childhood leukemia.
3.Describe the diagnostic testing for and classification of childhood leukemias.
4.Discuss the prognostic variables for childhood leukemias.
5.Describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and prognostic variables of Hodgkin lymphoma.
6.Discuss the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and prognostic variables associated with non-Hodgkin lymphomas
7.Explain the principles of communicating a diagnosis of childhood cancer.
8.Discuss the importance of clinical trials and the issues unique to trials involving children.
9.Outline the treatment approaches for childhood leukemia and lymphoma.
10.Discuss the various means of supportive care needed for children/adolescents with leukemia or lymphoma