Warning Signs Of Childhood Cancers

Unexplained Illness or Fever

Most of the time, an unexplained illness or fever will be some strain of the flu. Nausea and vomiting might be caused by other external factors as well, like unexpected motion and food poisoning. However, if a child has a sickness or fever that doesn't subside within a few days, contact their doctor as soon as possible. If the fever is particularly high, however, don't wait. Fevers occur when an individual's immune system is fighting off an infection. The immune system raises the body temperature as it attacks the source of the infection. In healthy children, the sickness runs its course, and the body returns to normal. However, children with cancer need more help than their immune system can give them, especially if it compromises their immune system.

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Frequent Headaches And Vomiting

Frequent headaches and vomiting can be a sign something is wrong with a child's body. It is unusual for a child to experience headaches so severe that they throw up. If a child is experiencing these symptoms, parents must be sure to contact a doctor. It's very likely the cause is non-cancerous, but migraines and other headache-related illnesses should still receive proper medical treatment. Headaches don't necessarily mean cancer is in the brain. They can be a sign of brain tumors, but other cancers might also cause them. Leukemia makes children bleed, which can cause complications in the brain. A lack of oxygen can also lead to severe headaches.

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