Sarawak Children's Cancer Society
Pertubuhan Kanser Kanak-Kanak Negeri Sarawak
Frequently Asked Question
What are signs of Childhood Cancer?
Observe your child for any sudden, persistent changes in health or behavior as listed above. Since most of the symptoms of cancer can also be attributed to benign conditions, the diagnosis of cancer can be a long process. You must trust your own instinct and work as a team with your doctor, using your knowledge of your child and your doctor’s knowledge of medicine to protect your child’s health.
What are childhood cancer types?
Is cancer contagious?
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Cancer is not contagious
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There is no known cause for most childhood cancers
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Most childhood cancers are curable
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Children with cancer can still lead a normal childhood
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Not all tumours are cancerous
What are treatments for cancer?
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ChemotherapyThe use of drugs to destroy cancer cells throughout the body.
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RadiotherapyThe use of radiation to kill cancer cells.
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SurgeryUsually combined with radiation and/or chemotherapy.
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Bone marrow transplantA bone marrow transplant is a procedure in which healthy bone marrow is given to replace the bone marrow of cancer patients who are not responding to conventional therapy.
What are the side effects from the treatments?
ontinued, unexplained weight loss.
eadaches, often with early morning vomiting.
ncreased swelling or persistent pain in bones, joints, back, or legs.
ump or mass, especially in the abdomen, neck, chest, pelvis, or armpits.
evelopment of excessive bruising, bleeding, or rash.
onstant infections.
whitish color behind the pupil.
ausea which persists or vomiting without nausea.
onstant tiredness or noticeable paleness.
ye or vision changes which occur suddenly and persist.
ecurrent or persistent fevers of unknown origin.