Kids and Cancer - Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Cancer

Childhood cancer is rare. The signs and symptoms of childhood cancer can be vague and mimic that of other illnesses, so an evaluation by a doctor is essential. The chances of a child developing cancer is 1 in 330.

Childhood Cancer Symptoms

• Nausea that is persistent
  
• Vomiting with or without nausea
  
• Unexplained persistent fever, or reoccurring fevers
  
• Unexplained weightloss
  
• Frequent headaches, may be combined with vomiting, especially in the morning
  
• Fatigue
  
• Paleness
  
• Sudden eye or vision changes that are persistent
  
• Excessive bruising or bleeding
  
• Swelling or pain in the joints, bones, pelvis, back , or legs
  
• Lump in the armpit, leg, chest, stomach or pelvis
  
• Reoccurring or persistent infections

If you child is experiencing any of the symptoms for childhood cancer, please see a pediatrician. Keep in mind that the term "childhood cancer" includes children up to age 19, so it's not just smaller children that can be affected.














Created on 11/04/2005
Sources: Association of Cancer Online Resources - www.ACOR.org; Pediatric Oncology Resource -http://www.acor.org/ped-onc/