There are many types of cancer, but some can affect children under the age of 18, and even an unborn baby.

There are 3 types of cancer that are common in children: leukemia, retinoblastoma and osteosarcoma. Recognize the symptoms of these cancers in children:
1. Leukemia is a malignant blood cell disease that originates in the bone marrow. Common symptoms include: pale skin; fatigue; irritability; bruising or spontaneous bleeding; testicular enlargement and hardness in boys.

2.Retinoblastoma is a malignant  eye cancer that begins in the retina, which commonly affects children under the age of 5. Symptoms include: a visible whiteness in the center circle of the eye (pupil) called ”cat’s eye reflex”; squinting; eye redness; enlarged eyeball,; inflammation of the eyeball tissue; and blurred vision.

3. Osteosarcoma, or bone cancer, characterized by the following symptoms: bone pain at night or after exertion; swelling, redness, and warmth in the area of the bone pain; weak bones that may lead to fractures after regular activity; restricted bone movement; persistent  back pain; fever, rapid fatigue, weight loss and pallor.