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The South African Children’s Cancer Study Group has prepared a list of warning signs, named after Saint Siluan, a Russian monk: S is for Seek medical help early for persistent symptoms; I is for Eye, in which a white spot, new squint, blindness or bulging eyeball calls for urgent investigation; L is for Lump – the abdomen and pelvis, head and neck, limbs, testicles and glands must be examined frequently for unexplained lumps; U is for Unexplained fever, loss of weight and appetite, pallor, fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding, each of which demands thorough investigation; A is for Aching bones, joints, or back, as well as easy fractures; N is for Neurological signs, especially changes in behaviour, balance and gait. Headache and an enlarging of the head are also problematic.

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