TRUE statement regarding childhood malignancy is-: (A) Wilm's tumour is the commonest, (B) AML is the most common malignancy, (C) Neuroblastoma arises in the first 4 years, (D) None of the above
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., Neuroblastoma arises in the first 4 years Childhood malignancies i) Most common tumor in childhood is leukemias especially acute lymphoblastic leukemia. ii) Second most common tumor Brain tumors in) Third most common tumor --> Lymphomas iv)Fouh most common tumor --> Neuroblastoma v) Fifth most common tumors --> Wilms tumor o Most of these tumors occur below the age of 5 years