Newly Diagnosed with Childhood Cancer?
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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with childhood cancer, it's important to gather as much information as possible to navigate your cancer journey effectively. At American Cancer Fund, our goal is to provide you with essential knowledge about childhood cancer such as symptoms, risk factors, and the latest research advancements to help you become an active participant in your care.
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Typically, the factors that trigger cancer in children are usually not the same factors that may cause cancer in adults.
Rarely, there may be an increased risk of childhood cancer in children who have a genetic condition, such as Down syndrome. Children who have had chemotherapy or radiation treatment for a prior cancer episode may also have an increased risk of cancer. In almost all cases, however, childhood cancers arise from non inherited mutations (or changes) in the genes of growing cells.
“Each School day 46 children are diagnosed with Cancer” - Candelighters Organization study
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Carrying the right information can empower you during your cancer care journey. Use these tools to help organize this information so you can be an active participant in your cancer care.
Keep them handy for use at home and bring them along to your doctor visits and other medical appointments.