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9,620 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2024.
After accidents, cancer is the second leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14.
POSSIBLE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF CANCER IN CHILDREN
Many cancers in children are found early, either by a child’s doctor or by parents or relatives. But cancers in children can be hard to recognize right away because early symptoms are often like those caused by much more common illnesses or injuries. Children often get sick or have bumps or bruises that might mask the early signs of cancer. Cancer in children is not common, but it’s important to have your child checked by a doctor if they have unusual signs or symptoms that do not go away, such as:
- An unusual lump or swelling
- Unexplained paleness and loss of energy
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- An ongoing pain in one area of the body
- Limping
- Unexplained fever or illness that doesn’t go away
- Frequent headaches, often with vomiting
- Sudden eye or vision changes
- Sudden unexplained weight loss
Most of these symptoms are much more likely to be caused by something other than cancer, such as an injury or infection. Still, if your child has any of these symptoms, see a doctor so that the cause can be found and treated, if needed.
Sources:
Key statistics for childhood cancers. (n.d.). American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/cancer-in-children/key-statistics.html
Finding Cancer in Children | Childhood Cancer Signs & Symptoms. (n.d.). American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/cancer-in-children/finding-childhood-cancers-early.html