It is cancer in children that can occur anywhere in the body, including the blood and lymph node systems, brain and spinal cord (central nervous system; CNS), kidneys, and other organs and tissues.
Symptoms
- Continued, unexplained weight loss.
- Headaches, often with early-morning vomiting.
- Increased swelling or persistent pain in bones, joints, back, or legs.
- Lump or mass, especially in the abdomen, neck, chest, pelvis, or armpits.
- Development of excessive bruising, bleeding, or rash.
- Constant infections.
Treatment
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Stem cell transplant.
