Signs & Symptoms

Early detection is crucial. Knowing the warning signs can help save a child’s life. Here are the common symptoms to watch for.

If your child shows any of these symptoms persistently, please consult a doctor immediately.

Fatigue

Unusual tiredness or weakness

Loss of appetite

Decreased interest in eating, refusing food, or unexplained weight loss

Fever

Unexplained or persistent fever

Joint or bone pain

Pain in bones or joints

Abdominal mass

Swelling or lump in the belly

Swelling

Unusual swelling, especially in legs or scrotum

Bruising around eyes

“Raccoon eyes” or dark circles

Protruding eyeballs

Eyes that appear to bulge

Diarrhea

Persistent, unexplained diarrhea

High blood pressure

Elevated blood pressure in young children

Rapid heartbeat

Unusually fast heart rate

Skin nodules

Bluish lumps under the skin

Early Detection Matters

In Shir’s case, it took 3 months and five different doctors before a simple ultrasound revealed the tumor. By that time, the cancer had already spread. This is why awareness among both parents and doctors is so crucial.

Many of these symptoms can be caused by other, less serious conditions. However, if symptoms persist or if you have any concerns, always seek medical evaluation. Trust your instincts as a parent.

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