Cancer
Cancer
Cancer in children, though rare compared to adults, is a serious and life-altering diagnosis. Childhood cancers are often different from adult cancers and can occur in different parts of the body. The most common types of childhood cancer include leukemia, brain tumors, lymphoma, and solid tumors like neuroblastoma and Wilms tumor. Symptoms of childhood cancer can vary widely depending on the type and location of the cancer but may include unexplained weight loss, fatigue, persistent pain, lumps or swelling, and changes in balance or coordination.
Childhood cancer refers to cancer that occurs in children and adolescents. It can affect any part of the body and can include leukemias, brain tumors, lymphomas, and solid tumors.
Childhood cancer is relatively rare, accounting for less than 1% of all cancer cases diagnosed each year. However, it remains a leading cause of death in children.
The exact cause of childhood cancer is unknown, but it is believed to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Symptoms can vary depending on the type of cancer but may include unexplained weight loss, fatigue, persistent pain, lumps or swelling, and changes in balance or coordination.
Childhood cancer is diagnosed through a combination of imaging tests, blood tests, and biopsies.
