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2 articles for “Symptoms of childhood cancer”
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An Insight into Childhood Malignancy
Abstract: Childhood cancers represent a significant public health concern, affecting a vulnerable population with unique biological and developmental characteristics. The aim of this article is to describe the main causes and different types of malignancies in childhood. By understanding the contributing factors towards malignancy in childhood one can plan for the preventive measures and early diagnosis and treatment modalities can be adopted. Even though the treatment patterns have improved, people are …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 07–12 Read article
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An Overview of Fanconi Anemia: A Genetic Disorder
Abstract: Fanconi Anemia (FA) is a rare genetic disorder caused by DNA repair defects due to pathogenic variants in one of 21 genes. It is the primary cause of inherited bone marrow failure, marked by pancytopenia. Clinically, Fanconi Anemia (FA) is associated with congenital malformations in multiple systems, resulting in progressive bone marrow failure and heightened cancer risk, especially in the urogenital region and the head and neck. There are approximately …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–25 Read article