300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. 3-4% of cancer cases worldwide.
According to Indian statistics, doctors diagnose cancer in 40,000-50,000 children every year.
Although 70-90% of childhood cancers are curable, an estimated 70% of children in India die
from:
1. Lack of awareness
2. Late detection and diagnosis
3. Inability to access medical facilities
4. High treatment costs
5. Lack of supportive care.
What types of gastrointestinal cancer do children develop?
The most common childhood cancers are leukemia, brain, and spinal cord tumors,
neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, bone cancer, Wilma tumor, lymphoma, and others. When it
comes to gastrointestinal diseases, gastroenterologists often see hepatoblastoma and
pancreatoblastoma in children.
1. Hepatoblastoma: liver disease in the young
Hepatoblastoma is a type of liver cancer that occurs in infants, toddlers, and children. This is a
rare form of cancer that usually affects children aged 3-4 years. GI surgeons have found that
hepatoblastoma does not usually spread to other parts of the body. Although the exact cause of
the disease is unknown, experts point to genetics. Beckwith-Tiedemann syndrome, familial
adenomatous polyposis, glycogen storage disorders, and Bacardi syndrome increase the risk of
hepatoblastoma in children. If a baby is born with a low birth weight, this can affect the risk of
developing the disease.
Are there any symptoms of hepatoblastoma?
Symptoms of hepatoblastoma vary depending on the size of the tumor. But, you should look for
the following symptoms:
A. Abdominal pain/bloating
b. Enlargement of the veins in the abdominal cavity
c. Abdominal pain
d. He had trouble eating and lost his appetite
e. Fatigue and unexplained loss
f. Confusion and vomiting
g. Don't have a fever
Yes Jaundice
I. skin irritation
If you experience symptoms of hepatoblastoma, contact your surgical gastroenterologist
immediately. Doctors can diagnose the disease after a physical exam, blood tests, ultrasound,
tumor biopsy, CT scan, and MRI scan. To treat hepatoblastoma, a patient needs liver resection
surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Regular follow-up after treatment is important.
2. Pyncreato blastoma:
A malignancy of the pancreas in children
Pancreatic cancer is different in children than in adults. Besides, the younger population has
better clinical results. Surgical gastroenterologists, oncologists, and other healthcare
professionals see pancreatoblastoma almost only in children (age range: up to 9 years).
Pancreatoblastoma is the most common type of pancreatic cancer in children. It accounts for less
than 0.2% of cancer-related deaths in children. Early detection and early medical treatment can
help children fight the disease.
What are the symptoms of pancreatoblastoma?
Although the disease may be asymptomatic, the child's parents and primary caregivers should
look for the following symptoms:
1. Abdominal pain and bloating
2. Fatigue and exhaustion
3. Anorexia and wasting
4. Diarrhea
5. Nausea and vomiting
Male children are affected by pancreatoblastoma, especially in the Asian population. Doctors
believe that congenital cases of this disease are related to Beckwith-Tiedemann syndrome.
To diagnose pyrechoblastoma, a surgical gastroenterologist will recommend tests: sonography,
CT scan, MRI scan, etc. After a successful diagnosis, young patients may need surgical
pancreatic resection to remove the tumor.
Care, treatment, and support are essential
Childhood cancer can affect young patients. Along with immediate medical care, emotional
support from a counselor or support group is needed to help children and family members.
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