Childhood cancer

Definition/Description

Common childhood cancers include; Neuroblastoma, Retinoblastoma, Wilm’s Tumour and Sarcoma (soft tissue and bone)

Red Flag Symptoms

Neuroblastoma

  • presents with palpable abdominal mass or enlarged abdominal organ

Retinoblastoma

  • absent red reflex

Wilm’s Tumour

  • presents with palpable abdominal mass or enlarged abdominal organ or unexplained visible haematuria

Sarcoma (soft tissue and bone)

  • if suggested by ultrasound, x-ray or other imaging

Guidelines on Management

Immediately contact the Paediatric Team on call if you suspect that a child has cancer

Referral Criteria/Information

This pathway doesn't have a referral form.

Immediately contact the Paediatric Team on call if you suspect that a child has cancer

Associated Policies

There are no associated policies.

Specialties

Urgent Suspected Cancer York

Places covered by

  • Vale of York

Hospital Trusts

  • York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals
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Date created: 20/08/2025, 12:51
Last modified: 20/08/2025, 13:06
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