⦿ A hug speaks volumes without words. It’s care, understanding, and instant warmth and love. Hugs are for everyone – friends, family, even pets. They can be quick and gentle or long and comforting.
⦿ Hugs can be a source of comfort, happiness, and a sense of connection between people.
⦿ A hug offers solace during tough times, providing the strength to carry on when you feel overwhelmed.
⦿ Every hug, whether big or small, gentle or strong, happy or sad, emanates from the heart. In a hug, you’ll find that you’re never alone; it’s a connection felt deeply.
Childhood Liver Cancer: Hepatoblastoma is a rare form of liver cancer primarily affecting children.
It typically occurs in kids under 3 years old, with the highest incidence in infants. However, it can be seen in adolescents too.
The exact cause of hepatoblastoma remains unclear, with no established risk factors. Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, which is a condition caused by 'FAP' gene mutation & causing multiple polyps in the large intestine is considered a risk factor for hepatoblastoma.
Signs include an enlarged liver, abdominal mass, pain, weight loss, and jaundice.
Diagnosis involves a CT scan and liver tissue biopsies. Serum AFP (Alfa Feto Protein), which is a tumour marker, the level gets highly elevated in hepatoblastoma.
Surgical tumour removal, sometimes liver transplant, and chemotherapy are standard treatments. The sequence of treatment will vary as per the clinician's judgement.
Childhood Rectal Cancer: Carcinoma of the rectum in children is an exceptionally rare form of cancer. However, it requires mention as it is very aggressive.
It typically occurs in older children and adolescents.
Genetic mutations are the usual cause of cancer occurring in such young patients. FAP gene mutation is the most common of all.
Common signs include rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, and unexplained weight loss.
Diagnosis involves colonoscopy and biopsy.
Staging is crucial to determine the cancer's extent and to plan appropriate treatment. CT Scan of the chest and abdomen along with CEA level helps in staging.
Treatment often includes surgery to remove the tumour, along with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The sequence of treatment depends upon the stage of the tumour.
⦿ A hug speaks volumes without words. It’s care, understanding, and instant warmth and love. Hugs are for everyone – friends, family, even pets. They can be quick and gentle or long and comforting.
⦿ Hugs can be a source of comfort, happiness, and a sense of connection between people.
⦿ A hug offers solace during tough times, providing the strength to carry on when you feel overwhelmed.
⦿ Every hug, whether big or small, gentle or strong, happy or sad, emanates from the heart. In a hug, you’ll find that you’re never alone; it’s a connection felt deeply.
Childhood Liver Cancer: Hepatoblastoma is a rare form of liver cancer primarily affecting children.
It typically occurs in kids under 3 years old, with the highest incidence in infants. However, it can be seen in adolescents too.
The exact cause of hepatoblastoma remains unclear, with no established risk factors. Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, which is a condition caused by 'FAP' gene mutation & causing multiple polyps in the large intestine is considered a risk factor for hepatoblastoma.
Signs include an enlarged liver, abdominal mass, pain, weight loss, and jaundice.
Diagnosis involves a CT scan and liver tissue biopsies. Serum AFP (Alfa Feto Protein), which is a tumour marker, the level gets highly elevated in hepatoblastoma.
Surgical tumour removal, sometimes liver transplant, and chemotherapy are standard treatments. The sequence of treatment will vary as per the clinician's judgement.
Childhood Rectal Cancer: Carcinoma of the rectum in children is an exceptionally rare form of cancer. However, it requires mention as it is very aggressive.
It typically occurs in older children and adolescents.
Genetic mutations are the usual cause of cancer occurring in such young patients. FAP gene mutation is the most common of all.
Common signs include rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, and unexplained weight loss.
Diagnosis involves colonoscopy and biopsy.
Staging is crucial to determine the cancer's extent and to plan appropriate treatment. CT Scan of the chest and abdomen along with CEA level helps in staging.
Treatment often includes surgery to remove the tumour, along with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The sequence of treatment depends upon the stage of the tumour.
