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What Causes Cancer In Children?

Cancers in children are different from adult cancers. Childhood cancer grows faster than adult cancer, hence they respond well to treatment and they have a better cure rate than adult cancers. Blood cancer (Leukemia) is one of the most common types of cancer in children. Out of all childhood blood cancers, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is the most common type with an excellent outcome. Other common cancers in children are lymphoma, brain tumors, bone tumors, tumors of the kidney (Wilm's tumor), adrenal gland (Neuroblastoma), soft tissue sarcomas, tumors involving the eyes (Retinoblastoma), liver (Hepatoblastoma), etc. What Are The Common Symptoms? Symptoms usually depend on the type of cancer. These symptoms can occur in other diseases also, but we need to be careful if these kinds of symptoms are persisting, we must consult a doctor. Prolonged fever for more than 2-3 weeks which is not controlled with routine medications and no definite cause of fever is detected. Painless ...

These 4 Things Are Working To Increase Cancer Cells In The Body!

In the last few years, the number of cancer patients is increasing rapidly. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), cancer cases are expected to increase by 12.5 per cent between 2020 and 2025. According to the report, one in nine Indians is likely to get cancer. Looking at the increasing figures of cancer patients, health experts are worried because not only heart diseases or respiratory diseases, but cancer cases are also increasing very fast in the country. Why are cancer cases increasing and how can they be prevented? Let's know. factors responsible for cancer The increasing prevalence of cancer is attributed to a number of factors, including: 1- growing age 2-Change in lifestyle 3- Not exercising 4- Not consuming nutritious food is causing cancer. Most of the lung and oral cancer numbers are increasing. Many times people do not get diagnosed and treated on time due to lack of complete knowledge about the symptoms of cancer . Cancer progresses due to l...