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Childhood cancer is a disease in which cells in a child's body grow abnormally and can spread to other parts of the body. There are many different types of childhood cancer, but the most common are leukemia, lymphoma, and brain tumors.
Some common symptoms of childhood cancer are unexplained weight loss, persistent pain or aches that don't go away, blood in the vomit/stools, persistent shortness of breath, unexplainable changes in the skin like patches, rashes, bruises and so on.
There are a number of ways that doctors use to diagnose cancer in children. Some of them are blood tests, scans, MRIs, urine tests, biopsy, ultrasounds etc.
The treatment of childhood cancer differs according to the type and the severity of the cancer. Some common treatments are administering general medicines, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, surgery etc.
The best but most overlooked way to support a child with cancer is to provide psychosocial support. Giving positive reinforcement and the required financial and mental support can increase survival rates.