New Delhi, April 15 -- Cancer in children is relatively rare yet recognising its early signs can be life-saving. Unlike many adult cancers, childhood cancers often progress quickly and present with symptoms that parents might easily attribute to common illnesses.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Kushal Agrawal, HOD - Department of Neonatology and Paediatrics at KVR Hospital in Kashipur, revealed key warning signs of childhood cancer that all parents should keep in mind. These were drawn on established resources such as Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, Cancer Research UK, Cleveland Clinic, the American Cancer Society, and other reputable medical guidelines.

One of the most common early signs of childhood cancer is a prolonged fever th...