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Do you know the warning signs of childhood cancer?
Millions of families are impacted by childhood cancer every year, which means it’s vital to know the warning signs, especially if you are a parent. Knowing the warning signs can be the difference between life and death, and while any childhood cancer diagnosis is heartbreaking, early diagnosis gives the best chance of treatment and survival.
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What are the most common types of childhood cancer?
That is incorrect. These are just a few examples, and there are other less common types of childhood cancers as well. Each type of childhood cancer may require specific diagnostic and treatment approaches.
Which age group is most commonly affected by Neuroblastoma?
That is incorrect. Neuroblastoma is a cancer that develops from immature nerve cells and most commonly affects children under the age of 5. It often begins in the adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys.
Which of the following may be an early sign of brain tumours in children?
That is incorrect. Blurred or double vision, or other visual disturbances may indicate a tumour. Any persistent or concerning symptoms should prompt a visit to a healthcare professional for further evaluation and appropriate diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies like MRI or CT scans.
What is the most common early symptom of childhood leukaemia?
That is incorrect. These are the most common symptoms - often led by tiredness. It's important to remember that these symptoms can also be associated with various other illnesses, and the presence of these symptoms does not necessarily indicate leukaemia.
What role do stem cell transplants play in paediatric cancer treatment?
That’s incorrect. Stem cell transplants allows children to have much higher doses of chemotherapy than they could otherwise tolerate and improves the chance of curing their cancer but has side effects.
What is the survival rate for paediatric cancer in developed countries?
That is incorrect. The correct answer is 80%. Childhood cancer is strongly related to level of development, with high amounts in high-income countries but higher mortality in low-income countries.
What is the primary cause of childhood cancer?
That is incorrect. Childhood cancers are almost always caused by a DNA mutation that is not inherited but happens randomly. A few environmental factors, such as radiation exposure, have been linked with some types of childhood cancers too.
True or False. Private donations account for more funding than Government grants when it comes to childhood cancers?
That is incorrect. Global cancer research organisations rely heavily on donations from the public which outweigh any Government funding.
Which of the following is a potential long-term effect of cancer treatments in children?
That’s incorrect. The correct answer is B. Heart and blood vessel late effects are more likely to occur after treatment for certain childhood cancers. Radiation to the chest and certain types of chemotherapy increase the risk of heart and blood vessel late effects.
How is childhood cancer typically diagnosed?
That’s incorrect. All are effective in diagnosing childhood cancers, although biopsies are commonly agreed as the most certified option.
A Craniopharyngiomas brain tumour commonly affects children and young adults and occurs at the base of the brain close to the pituitary gland. What bodily functions does this gland regulate?
That’s incorrect. The correct answer is D. Found at the base of the brain, it is the 'master' gland of the body's endocrine system. Working with the hypothalamus, it controls other hormone-producing glands in the body to regulate different body functions.
How many children and adolescents to 19-years of age are estimated to develop cancer every year?
That’s incorrect. Cancer is a leading cause of death for children and adolescents and the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates the number at 400,000 annually.
Retinoblastoma is eye cancer in children. What happens to the pupil when a flash photograph is taken of a child with this cancer?
That’s incorrect. Retinoblastoma is a rare form of cancer that rapidly develops from the immature cells of a retina, the light-detecting tissue of the eye.
What is the primary goal of paediatric palliative care?
That’s incorrect. Palliative care relieves symptoms caused by cancer and improves the quality of life of patients and their families. Not all children with cancer can be cured, but relief of suffering is possible for everyone.
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