International Childhood Cancer Day: Timely diagnosis key to saving children, say doctors

JAIPUR: (Feb 15) On International Childhood Cancer Day, a group of doctors here on Sunday emphasised that timely diagnosis and proper treatment can save over 80 per cent of children affected by cancer.

Paediatric oncologist Dr Shivani Mathur of Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital said that cases of childhood cancer differ from those of adult cancer and often progress rapidly, requiring specialised treatment. However, recovery rates among children are higher.

The most common types of cancer in children include blood cancer, brain tumours, kidney cancer and bone cancer, she said.

Source: PTI News

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