What types of cancers are most common in children?

Childhood cancers differ from adult cancers and commonly include:Leukemia (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Acute Myeloid Leukemia)Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma)Brain and spinal cord tumorsNeuroblastomaWilms tumor (kidney cancer in children)Bone cancers such as osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcomaRetinoblastoma (eye cancer)Early diagnosis and treatment by a specialized paediatric oncology team significantly improve survival outcomes.

What are the early signs and symptoms of childhood cancer?

Symptoms vary depending on the cancer type, but common warning signs include:Persistent fever without infectionUnexplained weight lossFrequent infections or unusual bruising/bleedingPersistent bone or joint painSwelling or lumps in the abdomen, neck, or limbsHeadaches with vomiting (especially in the morning)Vision changes or white reflection in the eyeIf symptoms persist, prompt evaluation by a paediatric specialist is essential.