How can you tell if your child has cancer?
Childhood cancer symptoms:- Unexplained weight loss or gain
- Fatigue
- Frequent headaches
- Vision changes
- Bone or joint pain
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Persistent fever
- Skin rashes or lumps
- Changes in bowel movements
- Swollen abdomen
Red Flags:
- Persistent fevers
- Prolonged, unexplained symptoms
- A white or yellow coating inside the cheek
- A limp
- Bruises that appear easily or without injury
- A swelling or a spot in your child’s abdomen
- Eye that appears to “turn” in or out
- Head tilt
- Excessive thirst
- Unusual sleepiness
- Rapid breathing
- Persistent pain
- Pale skin color
- Weight gain or loss
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Seizures
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of these warning signs.
