Some people have been asking what to look for to determine Childhood Cancer. Here is some information for you. I noticed Arielles tummy being distended and when I went for a closer examination I felt a lump. She was not showing any other signs. When I think back there was only one fever that she had that went away with Tylenol and never came back, and one incident of nausea that I just figured she had an upset tummy. She was only 15 months old. Only those two isolated incidents that happened far apart from each other. She played and ate like any normal Baby. #Childhoodcancerawareness Childhood Cancer: Symptoms and Signs This section has been reviewed and approved by the Cancer.Net Editorial Boards Of Canada, 03/2014 Cancer can be hard to detect in children. Children with cancer may experience the following symptoms or signs. Sometimes, children with cancer do not show any of these symptoms. Or, these symptoms may be caused by a medical condition that is not cancer. Many of the symptoms can be described using an acronym provided by The Pediatric Oncology Resource Center. 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 If you are concerned about one or more of the symptoms or signs on this list, please talk with your child’s doctor. Your doctor will ask how long and how often your child has been experiencing the symptom(s), in addition to other questions. This is to help find out the cause of the problem, called a diagnosis. If cancer is diagnosed, relieving symptoms remains an important part of cancer care and treatment. This may also be called symptom management, palliative care, or supportive care. Be sure to talk with your child’s health care team about symptoms your child experiences, including any new symptoms or a change in symptoms.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:04:58 +0000
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