© 2005-2012 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). All
rights reserved worldwide. Cancer can be hard to detect in
children. Children with cancer may experience the following
symptoms or signs. Sometimes, children with cancer do not show
any of these symptoms. Or, these symptoms may be caused by a
medical condition that is not cancer. Many of the symptoms can
be described using an acronym provided by The Pediatric Oncology
Resource Center. If you are concerned about a symptom or sign on
this list, please talk with your child’s doctor. Continued,
unexplained weight loss Headaches, often with early morning
vomiting Increased swelling or persistent pain in the bones,
joints, back, or legs Lump or mass, especially in the abdomen,
neck, chest, pelvis, or armpits Development of excessive
bruising, bleeding, or rash A whitish color behind the pupil
Nausea that persists or vomiting without nausea Constant
tiredness or noticeable paleness Eye or vision changes that
occur suddenly and persist Recurring or persist