Leukemia and Other Cancers

The World Health Organization lists Leukemia as the number one cancer in children under the age of fifteen, and number eleven overall.

Why do industrialized nations have higher incidents of leukemia? What are the environmental factors? What are the new innovative therapies and how are prevention methods evolving? Dr. Sender answers these crucial questions and more.

About Our Guest

Dr. Leonard Sender is a renowned physician of hematology and oncology in both pediatrics and adults. In addition to his practice, he serves as the medical director of the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children’s Hospital of Orange County, the deputy director of the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of California, Irvine, and the editor in chief of the Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology.

Dr. Leonard Sender is involved with Stupid Cancer, an organization that offers patients, survivors, caregivers, providers, and advocates, education about available resources, and offers a supportive community with events, podcasts, and more.