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Can people, say, age 13, die of leukemia.?
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Yes: There are various types of leukemia. Some are more treatable than others. Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/leukemia/ds00351 and http://www.Lls.Org/#/diseaseinformation/leukemia/ for more info. Talk to oncologist for more info.
Answered 12/17/2012
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Yes, unfortunately: Yes. Childhood leukemia does exist and it is a lethal disease. Find more info at www.Lls.Org.
Answered 9/28/2016
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