Question: What are the symptoms of Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors ?
Answer: The signs and symptoms of childhood brain and spinal cord tumors are not the same in every child. Signs and symptoms depend on the following: - Where the tumor forms in the brain or spinal cord. - The size of the tumor. - How fast the tumor grows. - The child's age and development. Signs and symptoms may be caused by childhood brain and spinal cord tumors or by other conditions, including cancer that has spread to the brain. Check with your child's doctor if your child has any of the following: Brain Tumor Signs and Symptoms - Morning headache or headache that goes away after vomiting. - Frequent nausea and vomiting. - Vision, hearing, and speech problems. - Loss of balance and trouble walking. - Unusual sleepiness or change in activity level. - Unusual changes in personality or behavior. - Seizures. - Increase in the head size (in infants). Spinal Cord Tumor Signs and Symptoms - Back pain or pain that spreads from the back towards the arms or legs. - A change in bowel habits or trouble urinating. - Weakness in the legs. - Trouble walking. In addition to these signs and symptoms of brain and spinal cord tumors, some children are unable to reach certain growth and development milestones such as sitting up, walking, and talking in sentences.
Source: CancerGov