Having knowledge of the early WARNING SIGNS of CHILDHOOD CANCER is vital so that cancer can be detected early and treatment can commence as soon as possible.
If detected early, most children can be treated successfully.
Childhood cancers share general symptoms with other illnesses, but if one or more of the following symptoms persist, seek medical assistance immediately.
An average of 800 to 1 000 children are newly diagnosed with cancer annually in South Africa.
It is estimated that at least half of all children with cancer in South Africa are never diagnosed.



