Symptoms Of Childhood Cancer
Childhood cancer is rare. It is not likely that your child will ever
develop cancer. Still, as a parent, you should be aware of the symptoms of childhood
cancer.
C ontinued, unexplained weight loss
Headaches, often with early morning vomiting
Increased swelling or persistent pain in bones,
joints, back, or legs
Lump or mass, especially in the abdomen, neck,
chest, pelvis, or armpits
Development of excessive bruising, bleeding, or rash
Constant infections
A whitish color behind the pupil
Nausea which persists or vomiting without nausea
Constant tiredness or noticeable paleness
Eye or vision changes which occur suddenly and
persist
Recurrent or persistent fevers of unknown origin
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Information on this page comes from Lynn@ Legacy of Hope
And The American Cancer Society
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
3910 Warner St.
Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: (800) 366-2223
Fax: (301) 718-2686
Email: info@candlelighters.org
Web: http://www.candlelighters.org
Founded in 1970, Candlelighters has more than 40,000 members worldwide.
Free of charge, it provides yearly bibliography and resource guides, quarterly
newsletters, youth newsletters, and various handbooks to help families of children with
cancer.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada
National Office
55 Eglinton Avenue E., Suite 401
Toronto, ON Canada M4P 1G8
Phone: (416) 489-6440 or (800) 363-1062 (Canada only)
Fax: (416) 489-9812
Email: staff@candlelighters.ca
Web: http://www.candlelighters.ca
Provides the same services as US Candlelighters
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