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Child Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Types & Treatment

    • Cancer is a leading cause of death for children and adolescents around the world and approximately 300,000 children aged 0 to 19 years old are diagnosed with cancer each year.

    Childhood cancer generally cannot be prevented or screened.

    Most childhood cancers can be cured with generic medicines and other forms of treatments including surgery and radiotherapy.

    The color gold symbolizes how precious children are and the resiliency of childhood cancer heroes. Unlike other awareness ribbons which symbolize one specific disease, the childhood cancer ribbon stands for dozens of diseases.

    What Causes Cancer in Children?

    Cancer cause in children is generally genetically changes leading to out of control growth of single cell that beras capabilities to invade other distant tissues as well.Childhood cancer is made up of over a dozen different types and countless subtypes. Cancer in children can begin virtually anywhere in the body.

    What are Different Types of Cancer in Children?

    The most common types of cancer diagnosed in children ages 0 to 14 years are

    • Leukemias,
    • Brain and other central nervous system (CNS) tumors,
    • Lymphomas
    • Bone tumor

    Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Cancer:

    Cancers in children are sometimes hard to recognize because common illnesses or everyday bumps and bruises can mask the early warning signs. Take a closer look at the top five cancers found in children and the warning signs for each.

    Symptoms of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL): Age 2-4yrs

    • Bone and joint pain
    • Fatigue
    • Weakness
    • Bleeding
    • Fever
    • Weight loss

    Symptoms of Brain Tumors:

    • Headaches
    • Dizziness
    • Balance problems
    • Vision, hearing or speech problems
    • Frequent vomiting

    Symptoms of Neuroblastoma

    • Impaired ability to walk
    • Changes in eyes (bulging, dark circles, droopy eyelids)
    • Pain in various locations of the body
    • Diarrhea
    • High blood pressure

    Symptoms of Wilms Tumors (Kidney Cancer in Children)

    • Swelling or lump in the belly
    • Fever
    • Pain
    • Nausea
    • Poor appetite

    Symptoms of Lymphoma

    • Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin
    • Weight loss
    • Fever
    • Sweats
    • Weakness

    Symptoms of Bone Tumor

    • pain in a bone (the most common symptom)
    • stiffness, swelling or tenderness around a bone or joint.
    • interference with normal movements.
    • weak bones, leading to fractures.
    • fatigue, fever, weight loss, anemia.

    What is the Survival Rate of Childhood Cancer?

    In the last 40 years, the overall survival rate for children’s cancer has increased from 10% to nearly 90% today, but for many more rare childhood cancers, the survival rate is much less. (still 12% of children who are diagnosed with cancer do not survive.)

    Treating Children With Cancer:-

    Treatment for childhood cancer is based mainly on the type and stage (extent) of the cancer. The main types of treatment used for childhood cancer are:

    1. Surgery
    2. Radiation therapy
    3. Chemotherapy (chemo)

    Childhood cancer treatment is no longer just chemotherapy and radiation.

    1. Targeted therapy
    2. Immunotherapy

    A cure is not enough. Surviving childhood cancer brings its own set of complications. Side effects of cancer treatments can be more severe and longer-lasting. Children who have had cancer will need careful medical follow-up for the rest of their lives. Advancements in treatment have increased survival rates. However, the treatment can lead to late-term effects including chronic health conditions or struggles with learning and cognitive impairment.

    How Can Parents Help?

    The main goal when treating kids with cancer is to cure them. While treatment may cause side effects, many medicines and therapies can make kids more comfortable while they’re treated for cancer. When possible, involve kids with their own cancer treatment. Psychologists, social workers, and other members of the cancer treatment team can be a great help in reassuring them and helping them cope with their feelings. Having a child being treated for cancer can feel overwhelming for any family. But you’re not alone. Dr. Sajjan helps you and your kid to cope up with this situation.


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