Jimmy Cragg's doctors thought he had a virus or tonsillitis until a bruise on his back indicated it might be childhood leukemia Jimmy Cragg, 6, was diagnosed with leukemia after doctors dismissed ...

A variety of secondary manifestations may be seen in children with leukemia in addition to these core symptoms. Low platelet counts can cause easy bruising or bleeding, as well as bone and joint ...

Ollie had "developed a fever after getting an infected toe the week prior" to the trip and in the 10 days that followed, he suffered from "consistent high temperatures, nose bleeds, bruising and ...

Belton 10-year-old Jordan Mitchell has high-risk B-Cell leukemia, which affects blood and bone marrow. It's been a tough road for Mitchell and her mom, Keri, a single parent.

As the American Cancer Society says, bruising is a sign of low platelet count — a symptom of childhood leukemia. On Dec. 16, the Craggs received the news that their son had blood cancer. “It's every ...