Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Asked 4 months ago

What causes cancer in children?

As a new mother, I constantly worry about my child's health. I keep hearing about childhood cancer and it makes me very anxious. I want to understand what generally causes cancer in children to be more aware.

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Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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I always thought cancer was mostly related to old age or lifestyle habits, so hearing about it in small kids is very confusing and sad. Are these genetic changes something that can be detected during pregnancy scans, or do they only appear after birth?

Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, sunkar hi dil baith jata hai jab bachon mein aisi bimari ki baat hoti hai. Doctors kehte hain ki bachon mein cancer mostly genetic mutations ki wajah se hota hai, bade logon ki tarah lifestyle se nahi hota. Ishwar sabhi bachon ko surakshit rakhe, humein bas acche doctors par bharosa rakhna chahiye.

Amanpreet Singh Amanpreet Singh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

It is deeply heartbreaking to even think about this. Most pediatric cancers are caused by random genetic changes that happen as a child grows, rather than external factors. Sending strength and prayers to any family going through this difficult journey.

Neha Bajaj Neha Bajaj Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Medical science has advanced so much these days and many kids recover beautifully with proper treatment! 🌸 Most cases are due to random gene mutations, not anyone's fault. Let's keep our hopes high and always trust the specialist doctors for the best care.

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Consult a pediatric cardiac surgeon

Rekha Sharma Rekha Sharma Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

No home remedy or herb can cure or prevent childhood cancer, as it is a complex genetic medical condition. If a child shows prolonged fever, unexplained bruising, or constant fatigue, we must bypass traditional methods and take them to a pediatric oncologist immediately. Early scientific medical care is the only way.

Rohan Saxena Rohan Saxena Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Just reading about childhood illness makes my anxiety levels go through the roof, it is terrifying. From what I understand, it is almost always due to spontaneous DNA changes that are completely out of anyone's control. Please don't blame yourselves or overthink, and let the medical experts handle the diagnostics.

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