Childhood leukemia is one of the most widespread cancers occurring in children. It is responsible for almost one-third of all ...

Many people think of leukemia as a childhood cancer—and while it is the most common type in children under 15, it actually occurs most often in adults older than 55, per the National Cancer Institute.

Red nodules on the lower legs can sometimes be an early sign of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that is more common in adults over age 55. While AML is a ...