Cáncer infantil: lo que debemos saber
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Childhood cancer;
diagnosis
warning signs
tumors
symptoms
cáncer infantil
diagnóstico
signos de alarma
tumores
síntomas
diagnosis
warning signs
tumors
symptoms
cáncer infantil
diagnóstico
signos de alarma
tumores
síntomas
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Intituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)
Introducción: el cáncer representa una de las principales causas de muerte en niños, niñas y adolescentes a nivel global, el cual es superado escasamente por los accidentes. Las neoplasias más frecuentes son, en primer lugar, las leucemias; segundo, los tumores del Sistema Nervioso Central; y, tercero, los linfomas. Es importante destacar que no existe prevención, sin embargo, hay signos de alarma que si se logran identificar a tiempo pueden verse traducidos en una enfermedad más manejable con una sobrevida más alta y un mejor pronóstico.
Objetivo: realizar una actualización académica sobre la importancia de los signos y síntomas de alarma del cáncer infantil.
Método: se realizó una investigación documental y se utilizó como buscador de información científica Google Académico. Se evaluaron artículos de investigación y revisión de diferentes bases de datos, como: site de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, site de la Oficina Panamericana de la Salud, Revista de Pediatría Integral, American Cáncer Society y publicaciones periodísticas locales, entre otros.
Conclusiones: el cáncer en la infancia y adolescencia no puede prevenirse; sin embargo, si los médicos de los distintos niveles de atención en salud pueden reconocer los signos de alarma ante un probable caso de malignidad, se lograrán referimientos oportunos, diagnósticos tempranos y una mejor tasa de curabilidad y sobrevida en los niños.
Introduction: Cancer represents one of the main causes of death in children and adolescents globally, which is barely surpassed by accidents. The most frequent neoplasms are leukemias first, Central Nervous System tumors second, and lymphomas third. It is important to note that there is no prevention, however, there are warning signs that, if identified in time, can be translated into a more manageable disease with higher survival and a better prognosis. Objective: To carry out an academic update on the importance of warning signs and symptoms of childhood cancer. Method: A documentary research was carried out and Google Scholar was used as a search engine for scientific information. Research and review articles from different databases were evaluated, such as: the World Health Organization site, the Pan American Health Office site, the Comprehensive Pediatrics Review, the American Cancer Society, local journalistic publications, among others. Conclusions: Cancer in childhood and adolescence cannot be prevented, however, if doctors at the different levels of health care can recognize the warning signs in the event of a probable case of malignancy, timely referrals, early diagnoses and a better curability rate will be achieved and survival in children.
Introduction: Cancer represents one of the main causes of death in children and adolescents globally, which is barely surpassed by accidents. The most frequent neoplasms are leukemias first, Central Nervous System tumors second, and lymphomas third. It is important to note that there is no prevention, however, there are warning signs that, if identified in time, can be translated into a more manageable disease with higher survival and a better prognosis. Objective: To carry out an academic update on the importance of warning signs and symptoms of childhood cancer. Method: A documentary research was carried out and Google Scholar was used as a search engine for scientific information. Research and review articles from different databases were evaluated, such as: the World Health Organization site, the Pan American Health Office site, the Comprehensive Pediatrics Review, the American Cancer Society, local journalistic publications, among others. Conclusions: Cancer in childhood and adolescence cannot be prevented, however, if doctors at the different levels of health care can recognize the warning signs in the event of a probable case of malignancy, timely referrals, early diagnoses and a better curability rate will be achieved and survival in children.
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Science and Health; Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): Science and Health, April-June; 69-76
Ciencia y Salud; Vol. 7 Núm. 2 (2023): Ciencia y Salud, abril-junio; 69-76
2613-8824
2613-8816
10.22206/cysa.2023.v7i2
Ciencia y Salud; Vol. 7 Núm. 2 (2023): Ciencia y Salud, abril-junio; 69-76
2613-8824
2613-8816
10.22206/cysa.2023.v7i2