Warning Signs Of Childhood Cancers

Unexplained Illness or Fever

Most of the time, an unexplained illness or fever will be some strain of the flu. Nausea and vomiting might be caused by other external factors as well, like unexpected motion and food poisoning. However, if a child has a sickness or fever that doesn't subside within a few days, contact their doctor as soon as possible. If the fever is particularly high, however, don't wait. Fevers occur when an individual's immune system is fighting off an infection. The immune system raises the body temperature as it attacks the source of the infection. In healthy children, the sickness runs its course, and the body returns to normal. However, children with cancer need more help than their immune system can give them, especially if it compromises their immune system.

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