Indonesian Journal of Cancer
Vol. 20 No. 2 (2026): June

Exploring the Key Factors Influencing Survival in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Literature Review

Cindy Adityoputri (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Olga Rasiyanti Siregar (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Rini Savitri Daulay (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Rina Amelia (Department of Community Medicine/Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Bidasari Lubis (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Hendri Wijaya (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a hematologic malignancy characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of immature B-cell or T-cell lymphoid progenitors. This malignancy predominantly affects children, with a peak incidence between the ages of 2 and 5 years. Data from Indonesia show an incidence of leukemia of around 4 per 100,000 children, with an estimated 2,000-3,200 new cases per year. The survival rate for childhood leukemia in Indonesia is only around 20-30%, while in developed countries, it is nearly 90%. This article aims to explore deeply the factors influencing survival in pediatric ALL through a systematic literature review of records from 1981 to 2024. Our findings suggest that low-middle-income countries, age < 1 year, male gender, malnutrition, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, severe anemia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, high-risk stratification, and poor quality of life are linked to lower survival rates.

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Journal Info

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ijoc

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Indonesian Journal of Cancer is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal. This journal is published quarterly (in March, June, September, and December) by Dharmais Cancer Hospital - National Cancer Center. Submissions are reviewed under a broad scope of topics relevant to experimental and clinical ...