Types of Cancer in Children

The types of cancer that are seen in adults are different from the ones seen in children. The most common types of cancer in children are bone cancer, leukemia, neuroblastoma, lymphoma, retinoblastoma, wilms tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, and brain and other tumors of the nervous system. However, there are times when a type of cancer that is commonly seen in adults occurs in a child, but this is a rare instance.

Leukemia is considered as the most common type of cancer in children. Statistics state that almost 34% of all the cancer in children is leukemia. The types of leukemia that commonly occurs in children are acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Both types of leukemia cause generalized body weakness, bleeding, weight loss, bone and joint pain, fever, and other symptoms.

Neuroblastoma is one of the types of cancer that starts during the fetal life. Some certain types of nerve cells are the ones that are affected in this type of cancer. it commonly occurs in infants and young children and it manifests as a tumor in the abdominal area.

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymph tissues. However, later on, the cancer spreads to the other organs. The symptoms manifested by a child with lymphoma are swollen lymph nodes, fever, sweating and weakness.

Retinoblastoma is a type of cancer that affects the eye. This affects children ages 2 to 6. The eye of the child may look unusual because the pupil is colored while or pink. This symptom is also known as the cat?s eye reflex.

Wilms tumor affects one kidney at first, however, in rare cases, both kidney are affected. It manifests as a swelling on the abdominal area. It causes nausea, poor appetite, fever and pain.

It is important to know the information about the different types of cancer in children. This helps us to be aware just in case we encounter children with early symptoms of these illnesses. Early detection is important for timely treatment and possible recovery of the child.
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