The Fever That Hid Leukemia

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Sana, 6, had recurring fevers for three weeks. She looked pale but was otherwise playful. Her pediatrician had treated her with multiple rounds of antibiotics. But the fever persisted, and bruises appeared.

A CBC showed pancytopenia. Bone marrow biopsy confirmed ALL—acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She began chemotherapy and is now in remission.

Her mother said, “I knew it wasn’t just a virus.”


The Lesson Learned

Prolonged, unexplained fevers in children deserve a closer look. A CBC is simple, but it can save a life.

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