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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.