Pediatric Health: Cancer and Childhood Malignancies

Leukemia is the most common type of childhood cancer, accounting for approximately 25% of all cases.

Medulloblastoma is the most common type of brain cancer in children, accounting for approximately 20% of all cases.

Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and Burkitt lymphoma are all types of lymphoma that commonly affect children.

Abdominal neuroblastoma is the most common type of neuroblastoma, accounting for approximately 60% of all cases.

Fatigue, weight loss, easy bruising or bleeding, and swollen lymph nodes are all common symptoms of leukemia.

Headaches are the most common symptom of brain cancer in children, occurring in approximately 60% of cases.

Swollen lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, and weight loss are all common symptoms of lymphoma.

Abdominal pain is the most common symptom of neuroblastoma, occurring in approximately 50% of cases.

Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, and targeted therapy are all common treatments for leukemia.

Surgery is the most common treatment for brain cancer in children, followed by radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.

Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy are all common treatments for lymphoma.

Surgery is the most common treatment for neuroblastoma, followed by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.

Nausea and vomiting, hair loss, fatigue, and increased risk of infection are all common side effects of chemotherapy.

Skin irritation, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and hair loss are all common side effects of radiation therapy.

Rash, itching, swelling, and shortness of breath are all common side effects of immunotherapy.