India, Sept. 16 -- Childhood cancer is rare, but when it creeps in, the early symptoms can mimic regular illnesses. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ramana Gogi, principal consultant, medical oncology, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, said, "Parents may mistake them for viral infections, growth spurts, or routine tiredness, leading to delays in diagnosis. Doctors emphasise that while not every fever or ache is alarming, there are red flags worth noting." Also read | Doctor breaks down the real cause of cancer in children: 4 things every parent should know

Dr Ramana Gogi further shared 5 early warning signs of childhood cancer to be aware of:

Children often run fevers due to infections, but a fever that lingers for weeks, doesn't respon...