Sabine Simon, 4, acute lymphocytic leukemia, Sharon, CT, with dad, Eric Simon ? Sabine was diagnosed in July 2022 with symptoms of bruising, sensitivity totemperatures, unusual fatigue, and petechiae (tiny round brown-purple spots due tobleeding under the skin).? The diagnosis was extremely scary at first. Her parents chose Dana-Farber fortreatment because her grandfather was treated there and they were aware of theJimmy Fund Clinic as a center of excellence.? Sabine is currently in treatment and will finish this fall. Her doctor is Jessica Pollard,MD, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.? Sabine currently attends nursery school. She loves movement -- jumping, dancing,throwing balls. She also loves stories and dramatic play (especially toy kitchens andfood). She is interested in animals as well.? Her family is grateful to all the staff and doctors who have been exceptional. Ricardoin the cafeteria always greets Sabine with a friendly hello and remembers herchoices at the hot food station. They also love their team of nurses and clinicians, aswell as Dr. Pollard who has been a great guide through Sabine's cancer journey. Herparents feel that at Dana-Farber, they are in the exact right place for excellent carefor their daughter and the family.Acute lymphocytic leukemia facts? A type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow.? Rare – accounting for less than half of 1% of all cancers in the United States.? Acute lymphocytic leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children youngerthan 15, and treatments result in a good chance for a cure.? The word "acute" in acute lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that thedisease progresses rapidly and creates immature blood cells, rather than matureones. ? The word "lymphocytic" in acute lymphocytic leukemia refers to the white bloodcells called lymphocytes, which ALL affects.? Acute lymphocytic leukemia is also known as acute lymphoblastic leukemia.? ALL occurs when a bone marrow cell develops errors in its DNA.? The errors tell the cell to continue growing and dividing, when a healthy cell wouldnormally stop dividing and eventually die.? When this happens, blood cell production becomes abnormal.? Leukemic cells can travel around your body through your bloodstream and interferewith the function of your organs.