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Submitted by Dr S. Patel on 9 August 2021
Childhood Cancer Symptoms

Symptoms of Pediatric/ Childhood Cancers

Many symptoms and signs can be non-specific in kids and often be due to other illnesses. The Pediatric Oncology Resource Center uses an apt acronym (CHILDCANCER) to describe the symptoms:

Continued, unexplained weight loss

Headaches, often with early morning vomiting

Increased swelling or persistent pain in the 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, frequent, or persistent infections

A whitish color behind the pupil

Nausea that persists or vomiting without nausea

Constant tiredness or noticeable paleness

Eye or vision changes that occur suddenly and persist

Recurring or persistent fevers of unknown origin

References:

http://www.ped-onc.org/diseases/SOCC.html

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