Early Warning Signs of Childhood Cancer
At CHOC, we try and educate the public on the early warning signs of childhood cancer in the hope that an early diagnosis can lead to a positive outcome. We use the Siluan Warning Signs for Childhood Cancer.
Siluan’s Warning Signs of Childhood Cancer:
S – Seek medical help early for ongoing symptoms
I – White spot in the eye, new squint, sudden blindness or bulging eyeball
L – Lump on the stomach, pelvis, head, arms, legs, testicle or glands
U – Unexplained fever present for over two weeks, weight loss, fatigue, pale appearance, easy bruising & bleeding
A – Aching bones, joints, back and easy fractures
N – Neurological signs, a change in walk, balance or speech, regression, continuous headaches with / without vomiting & enlarged head
If you have noticed a possible early warning sign of childhood cancer in a child or teen, please refer them here: https://choc.org.za/choc-patie....nt-referral-pathways
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