Childhood Cancer Warning Signs

Every year, thousands upon thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer. But how do parents and caregivers know? Well, the American Childhood Cancer Organization has created this graphic for you. The things they say to look for are:

1. Pallor, bruising, or bleeding, general bone pain.
2. Lumps or swelling, especially if painless and without fever or other signs of infection.
3. Unexplained weight loss or fever, persistent cough or shortness of breath, sweating at night.
4. Eye changes, white pupil, new-onset squint, visual loss, bruising or swelling around the eyes.
5. Headaches, especially if unusually persistent or severe.
6. Abdominal swelling.
7. Vomiting, especially in the morning or worsening over days.
8. Limb or bone pain, swelling without trauma or signs of infection.