Pediatric cancers are rare but highly complex. Early recognition of symptoms and specialized treatment improve outcomes for children worldwide.
WHAT MAKES PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY UNIQUE
UNDERSTANDING PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY
Pediatric oncology treats cancers in children. These cancers are rare and differ from adult cancers so treatments must be adapted to a growing body.
WHY CHILDHOOD CANCERS ARE DIFFERENT
Childhood cancers grow faster and respond differently to treatment. Leukemias brain tumors and lymphomas are more common in kids and require specialized care.
EARLY SYMPTOMS PARENTS SHOULD KNOW
Early signs include fatigue pain swelling fever or weight loss. These symptoms can look like common childhood illnesses which makes early detection difficult.
MAJOR TYPES OF CHILDHOOD CANCER
Leukemias are the most common followed by brain tumors and lymphomas. Other solid tumors include neuroblastoma Wilms tumor and rhabdomyosarcoma.
Children receive precise chemotherapy adjusted to size and age along with carefully planned radiation and surgery designed to preserve growth and organ function.
TEAM BASED CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
A multidisciplinary team supports the child and family including oncologists nurses surgeons psychologists and social workers throughout the journey.
ADVANCES THAT SHAPE THE FUTURE
New research in immunotherapy genomics and precision medicine is creating safer and more effective treatments offering hope for better long term outcomes.
GIVING CHILDREN HOPE AND BETTER OUTCOMES
With earlier diagnosis advanced treatments and global improvements in care more children are surviving cancer and living healthier futures.