Teen's Fever, Loose Motion Led to Leukaemia Diagnosis: A Cancer Warning Ignored

• A 16-year-old girl's persistent fever and loose motions, initially dismissed as common ailments, led to a leukaemia diagnosis.
• Dr. Neha Garg, Head of Medical Oncology at Andromeda Cancer Hospital, highlighted that a complete blood count (CBC) test revealed abnormally high white blood cells and low platelets.
• Leukaemia, a type of blood cancer, is a leading childhood cancer in India, with a 70-90% prognosis with current treatments.
• Early diagnosis significantly improves survival chances, as delayed treatment increases complications and mortality risk.
• The girl, now 18, is cancer-free after a year of treatment, but regular monitoring is crucial due to a 10-20% relapse risk in childhood leukaemia.