Are there any symptoms of childhood cancers? How do I know if my child has cancer?

The Pediatric Oncology Resource Center (http://www.acor.org/ped-onc/diseases/SOCC.html) has come up with the following list of symptoms to watch out for.

  • Continued, unexplained weight loss
  • Headaches, often with early morning vomiting
  • Increased swelling or persistent pain in bones, joints, back, or legs
  • Lump or mass, especially in the abdomen, neck, chest, pelvis, or armpits
  • Development of excessive bruising, bleeding, or rash
  • Constant infections
  • A whitish color behind the pupil
  • Nausea which persists or vomiting without nausea
  • Constant tiredness or noticeable paleness
  • Eye or vision changes which occur suddenly and persist
  • Recurrent or persistent fevers of unknown origin

If you think your child has one of the symptoms listed above, or another problem, talk to your child’s doctor.

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