Hematologist (Pediatric) Questions Childhood Leukemia

Do diseases like leukemia run in families?

Is luekemia a genetic disorder? My first son died of leukemia and I am pregnant now. I am very worried that it is a genetic disorder. What are the chances my baby will have the disease? Other than my first born, I'm not sure of who else had leukemia in my family.

1 Answer

No, it's very unusual for a second child to get leukemia.