SILUAN: The childhood cancer detection acronym everyone should know

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SILUAN: The childhood cancer detection acronym everyone should know
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It's every parent and carer's worst nightmare - a diagnosis of childhood cancer. As much as many of us would like to block out such a horrible thought and pretend we live in a bubble where the dreaded 'C-word' doesn't get us, and especially not our smallest family members, it is unfortunately a harsh reality that many have to face.

Remember the acronym SILUAN to help parents and caregivers keep the following key factors that may indicate childhood cancer front of mind: I – White spot in the eye, new squint, sudden blindness, or bulging eyeball.U – Unexplained fever lasting over two weeks, weight loss, fatigue, pale appearance, easy bruising, and bleeding.N – Neurological signs, such as changes in walk, balance, speech, regression, persistent headaches , and an enlarged head.

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