April 22, 2005

consensus statement on childhood leukemia

Speakers:
Dr David Grant, Scientific Director, Leukaemia Research Fund
Prof Mel Greaves FRS, Head of Haemato-Oncology, Institute of Cancer Research
Prof Eve Roman, Director Leukaemia Research Fund Epidemiology and Genetics Unit, University of York
Dr Chris Mitchell, Head of Paediatric Oncology, John Radcliffe Hospital

Lead leukemia experts involved in the UK Childhood Cancer Study, a 10 year investigation into the causes of childhood leukemia sponsored by the Leukemia Research Fund, announce their consensus statement on the most significant cause of childhood leukemia and their insights into possible future prevention.