Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time for highlighting the unique challenges faced by children with cancer. The campaign is spearheaded by the American Childhood Cancer Organization.

Top 5 Facts to Know

Types of Childhood Cancers: The most common types include leukemia, brain tumors, and lymphomas.
Statistics: About 1 in 285 children in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday.
Treatment: Treatment protocols for children are different than those for adults.
Survival Rate: The overall 5-year survival rate for childhood cancer is about 80%.
Support Systems: Emotional and educational support for families is crucial.
3 Ways to Be a Better Force for Health Related to Childhood Cancer

Spread Awareness: Share reliable information and resources with your community.

Donate to Research: Contributions go a long way in funding much-needed research.
Support Affected Families: Offer emotional or practical support to families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

For downloadable materials, visit American Childhood Cancer Organization.

Resource Sites
American Childhood Cancer Organization: www.acco.org
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: www.stjude.org
Childhood Cancer International: www.childhoodcancerinternational.org

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