Overview
Cancer is a disease that affects people of all ages, including children. While cancer in children is relatively rare, it is important to understand its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent it. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive overview of cancer in children, including its symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.
Symptoms
- Fatigue and weakness
- Pain that does not go away
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- fever
- Anemia
- Bruising or bleeding easily
- Swelling or lumps in the abdomen, neck, or armpit
- Shortness of breath
- Headaches, especially with vomiting
- Eye or vision changes
- Bone or joint pain
- Skin changes, such as yellowing or darkening
- Recurrent infections
It is important to note that these symptoms can also be caused by other, non-cancerous conditions, so a doctor’s evaluation is necessary to determine the cause.