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

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

• abnormal urine color or blood in the urine

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