Constant worry about child (8yr.old) getting cancer.. few kids at her school have it.. i have strong family history of cancers. can't sleep . not rare?

Relax : If your chd is healthy and he is passing his physical please do not worry.

Reasonable: Every parent has this worry when there are pediatric cancer diagnosis. Your family history, any congenital abnormalities in your child, immune deficiency or immune suppressive therapy. Consider making an appointment with your pediatrician to discuss if any special testing is necessary or genetic counseling is indicated. Pediatric cancers are rare, familial pediatric cancers are even more so.