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Pediatric Cancer

Pediatric Cancer

Session 10 on Paediatric Cancer

Pediatric cancer develops in children and young adults. It is a relatively rare disease, with about 15,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States each year. The most common types of pediatric cancer include leukemia, brain tumors, and lymphoma, but there are many other types that can occur.

Pediatric cancer is different from adult cancer in several ways. Children's bodies are still developing, so their cells may respond differently to cancer treatments than adult cells. Additionally, children may experience different side effects from cancer treatments, and they may require specialized care to manage these side effects.

The causes of pediatric cancer are not fully understood, but researchers believe that genetic and environmental factors may play a role. Some genetic conditions, such as Down syndrome and Li-Fraumeni syndrome, are associated with an increased risk of pediatric cancer.

Sub Tracks:

  • Wilms Tumour
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Medulloblastoma
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