“What are the first signs of cancer in kids?”
My son hasn't been himself for over a year. He's been getting sick easily, vomiting, and complains of frequent headaches. He also has a lump on his head; I found it the other day. Are these possible signs of cancer?
1 Answer
Hello,
Your questions are those that all parents encounter at some point when raising children. The symptoms are very non-specific and can be from many abnormalities. These can include cancer, but this is an uncommon cause.
My recommendation is that the patient be taken to a good general pediatrician who will perform a general history and physical examination to figure out the source of the symptoms and examine the lump on his head that you have discovered. If you don’t have a good general pediatrician, my suggestion would be to identify a large regional children’s hospital and call them for an appointment. This would be the best route to take at present. Good luck with this.
Your questions are those that all parents encounter at some point when raising children. The symptoms are very non-specific and can be from many abnormalities. These can include cancer, but this is an uncommon cause.
My recommendation is that the patient be taken to a good general pediatrician who will perform a general history and physical examination to figure out the source of the symptoms and examine the lump on his head that you have discovered. If you don’t have a good general pediatrician, my suggestion would be to identify a large regional children’s hospital and call them for an appointment. This would be the best route to take at present. Good luck with this.
