Childhood – Cancer awareness – Nayi Subah Cancer Foundation

Childhood – Cancer awareness

Introduction

Every year, over 3 lakh children are diagnosed with Cancer all over the world.In India, nearly more than 50,000 new childhood cancer cases occur every year.Cancers in childhood are best treated at Paediatric cancer units by specialised disease management groups . Age group of 0-14 is considered as paediatric age group

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and is symbolised by a gold ribbon, worn to commemorate the event. This is an annual international awareness month to raise support, funding and awareness of childhood cancers and the impact for sufferers and families!

122

Hours of Work

Feb2017

Research Date

9630

No.of Screening

09-16 Yr

Age Group

Children and Clinical Studies

From the Nayi Subah Cancer Foundation (NSCF) helps parents and their children understand clinical research.provides information on the treatment, quality of life, and the long-term outlook for children.

How Can Parents Help

Having a child being treated for cancer can feel overwhelming for any family. But you’re not alone. To find support, talk to anyone on the care team or a hospital social worker. Many resources are available to help you and your child.