š Childhood Cancer Awareness Month šļø
Every year, 400,000 children are diagnosed with cancer. Survival rates, however, depend largely on where they live:
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In high-income countries, more than 80% survive.
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In low- and middle-income countries, fewer than 30% survive ā often due to late or missed diagnosis and limited access to treatment.
ā”ļø The good news: most childhood cancers are curable with affordable medicines, surgery, and radiotherapy ā especially when detected early.
ā ļø Warning signs to watch for:
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Persistent fever
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Headaches
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Bone pain
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Unexplained weight loss
