By observing the symptoms, parents can focus on treating the disease as soon as possible.
Early signs of brain cancer in children depend on age, type of cancer, and the part of the brain where the tumor is located.
Here is a list of common symptoms that parents can look for to help them get treatment as soon as possible.
1) Headache; especially in the morning and worse over time. The pain usually gets worse.
2) Nausea and vomiting; Nausea and vomiting with or without a headache for no apparent reason.
3) Vision problems: Blurred vision and double vision.
4) Difficulty with balance or movement: Unsteady walking.
5) Weakness; Children with brain cancer may have a pale complexion and may also feel tired. Weakness in one part of the body and seizures, especially if they have never happened before.
6) Mental behavior changes; Mental or behavioral changes such as irritability, difficulty concentrating.
7) Enlarged head size (in young children); A specific symptom in young children with brain cancer is an enlarged head because the bones of the head are not yet fully fused
8) Hormonal changes; Due to brain cancer, hormonal symptoms may also begin to appear before puberty or may appear later.
