Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Early signs of childhood cancer can resemble common illnesses, making them easy to overlook. Experts advise parents to seek medical advice when symptoms persist, worsen or appear together.

The BBC reports that 13-year-old Amelia Carroll was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) last year. Her mother, Gemma, initially attributed her daughter's tiredness and breathlessness after mild exercise to poor fitness and fatigue after school.

Concern grew when Amelia developed unexplained bruises. Three days later, bruises had spread across both shins, becoming sore and raised. During a routine appointment, an optician also noticed burst blood vessels.

Within 10 days of the first bruise, doctors confirmed her diagnosis an...