Saturday, October 22, 2005

What are the signs of different types of Childhood Cancer?

What are the signs of different types of Childhood Cancer?: "What are the signs of different types of Childhood Cancer?


Bone Cancers



pain in a bone

swelling or tenderness around a bone or joint

interference with normal movements

weak bones, leading to fractures

fatigue, fever, weight loss, anemia


Leukemia



lethargy, weakness, paleness,
dizziness

back, leg, and joint pain,
headache, trouble standing or walking

easy bruising, unusual bleeding,
frequent nose bleeds, bleeding gums, petechiae (red pinpoints on the skin)

repeated, frequent infections

fever that lasts for several days

loss of appetite, weight loss

swollen lymph nodes, bloated or tender stomach, swollen liver or spleen

night sweats

irritability


Neuroblastoma



lump or mass in the abdomen, chest, neck, or pelvis

loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss, stomach pain, constipation, difficulty urinating

changes in the eyes: black eyes, a droopy eyelid, a pupil that doesn't constrict, vision problems

pain in the chest, difficulty breathing, persistent cough

pain or numbness in the lower extremities, limping, inability to stand, stumbling

bone pain, fever, irritability, listlessness

backaches (backaches in children are not usual)



Wilms Tumor



abdominal swelling and/or pain

nausea

vomiting

constipation

loss of appetite

fever of unknown origin

night sweats

abno"

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