“A term used to describe cancers that occur between birth and 15 years of age. Childhood cancers are very rare and may differ from adult cancers in the way they grow and spread, how they are treated, and how they respond to treatment. Common types of childhood cancer include leukaemia (begins in blood-forming tissue such as bone marrow), lymphoma (begins in the cells of the immune system), neuroblastoma (begins in certain nerve cells), retinoblastoma (begins in the tissues of the retina), Wilms tumour (a type of kidney cancer), and cancers of the brain, bone, and soft tissue. Also called paediatric cancer.”
Source: https://www.cancer.gov
The Malaysian National Cancer Registry (2012 – 2016) reported 3829 cases of Malaysia childhood cancer in aged between 0 – 19. Over the last five decades, improvements in the diagnostics and treatment of cancer have drastically improved survival rates of children diagnosed with cancer.
Pallor, Bruising or Bleeding,
General Bone Pain
Lumps or Swelling – Especially if Painless and Without Fever or Other Signs of Infection
Unexplained Weight-loss or Fever, Persistent Cough or Shortness of Breath, Sweating at Night
Eye Changes – White Pupil, New-onset Squint, Visual Loss, Bruising or Swelling Around The Eye(s)
Abdominal Swelling
Headaches, Especially if Unusually Persistent or Severe, Vomiting (Especially Early Morning or Worsening Over Days)
Limb or Bone Pain, Swelling Without Trauma or Signs of Infection
