Childhood Cancers
Pediatric cancers are rare but require rapid specialized care. Cure rates today are high thanks to medical progress.
Symptômes
• Persistent, unexplained fever • Unusual paleness, fatigue, bruising or bleeding without obvious cause • Persistent bone or joint pain • Abdominal mass or swelling • Sudden change in vision or a white reflex in the pupil • Unexplained weight loss, persistent headaches with vomiting
Facteurs de risque
• In most cases, no identifiable cause • Certain genetic syndromes • Previous radiation exposure • Family history of certain cancers
Prévention
• No specific prevention for most cases • Early recognition of warning signs by parents and healthcare workers • Genetic counseling for families with known hereditary risk
Dépistage
• No systematic population-wide screening • Vigilance from parents and pediatricians for warning signs • Genetic counseling for known hereditary syndromes
Traitement
• Multidisciplinary pediatric oncology care • Chemotherapy adapted to the child's age • Surgery and radiotherapy depending on the type of cancer • Psychosocial support for the child and family • Follow-up in specialized pediatric oncology centers