What are the signs of different types of Childhood Cancer? by Michael Monheit, Esquire, Monheit Law, PC

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Brain Cancers

a seizure not related to high fever

staring, repetitive automatic movements

persistent vomiting without any known cause (projectile vomiting), nausea

progressive weakness or clumsiness; neck tilt, squint

walking, balance problems

precocious puberty; growth retardation

sleep apnea

vision problems

headache, especially that wakes the child up at night or is early in the morning

pain, especially back pain, which should be taken seriously in a child

changes in personality, irritability, listlessness

excessive thirst and excessive urination (rare, if the tumor is pressing against the pituitary)

Rhabdomyosarcoma

• lump or swelling, firm and painless to touch, in the extremities, the groin area, or the vaginal area

• drooping eyelids, swelling of the eye, protruding eyeball, rapid vision changes

• hoarseness, difficulty in swallowing

• abdominal pain which persists for more than a week

Lymphomas

• swollen lymph node, especially in the neck, armpit or groin

• swelling of the face

• weakness, tiredness

• sweating, especially at night

• unexplained fever

• unexplained weight loss

• abdominal pain or swelling

• pain

• breathing difficulties, occasional cough, sometimes difficulty in swallowing

Retinoblastoma

• whitish color behind the pupil

• problems with eye movements (crossed eyes)

• a red irritation that persists

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