Cancer can occur in anyone – including babies. The greatest challenge in dealing with childhood cancer in Kenya is the late diagnosis of this condition. Most parents do not recognise the early symptoms of cancer in their children and most health care practitioners are not on the lookout for subtle ominous signs when performing check-ups on babies. Cancer symptoms can be very similar to those of other childhood illnesses, including the flu. One needs to be very thorough and observant to detect cancer in babies.
