India, Sept. 19 -- While childhood cancer is not that common, knowing the early signs help in prompt medical intervention. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Sumanth Kumar Mallupattu, senior consultant medical oncologist and haemato oncologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad said, "When children get cancer, it is usually due to spontaneous cancer-causing DNA changes inside cells, meaning it develops randomly. The most prevalent childhood cancers are not hereditary or brought on by the actions of the child or parents. Since many childhood cancer symptoms can be mistaken for other conditions, it is important for parents to spot any unusual or persistent symptoms." Also read | Oncologist debunks 5 myths about childhood cancer: Is it always...