Childhood cancer

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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

Additional Resources & Reference

GIRFT Best Practice Timed Diagnostic Cancer Pathways

Associated Policies

There are no associated policies.

Specialties

Paediatrics North Yorkshire Paediatrics & Child Health York Urgent Suspected Cancer York Urgent Suspected Cancer North Yorkshire

Places covered by

  • North Yorkshire
  • Vale of York

Hospital Trusts

  • York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals