Childhood Cancers
Information
source - National Cancer Institute
More children than ever are surviving childhood cancer. Over the last 30
years, survival into adulthood increased from 30 percent to 80 percent. There
are new and better drugs and methods to help children deal with the side effects
of treatment. And children who have had cancer now have a better quality of life
throughout childhood and into adulthood; fewer long-term ill effects follow the
treatment.
Yet, in spite of all this good news, cancer is still a serious disease. You
are not alone in facing your fears; help is available. A treatment team -
doctors, radiation therapists, rehabilitation specialists, dietitians, oncology
nurses, and social workers, among others - can help you and your child deal with
the disease. They will also help ensure that your child gets the best treatment
available with as few ill effects as possible. Resources such as this website
provide information and suggestions on how to make your child as comfortable and
as pain-free as possible, and advice on how to make time for family and friends.
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Information
source - National Cancer Institute
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