Early detection of cancer greatly improves the odds of surviving the disease. If your child has the following persistent symptoms, talk to your family doctor:

  1. continued, unexplained weight loss
  2. morning headaches, particularly with vomiting
  3. swelling or persistent pain in bones, joints, back or legs
  4. lump or mass, especially in the abdomen, neck, chest, pelvis or armpits
  5. excessive bruising, bleeding or rash
  6. constant infections
  7. a whitish colour behind the pupil
  8. constant tiredness or noticeable paleness
  9. sudden and persistent eye or vision changes
  10. recurring fevers of unknown origin