September is a month of many things- the unofficial and official start of fall, back to school month, a super fun song by Earth, Wind & Fire, and the official month of the Virgo. Most importantly, its Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children under age 14, according to St. Jude’s website. We all know of a child or family that has been directly impacted by this horrible disease.
We’ve put together some facts about childhood cancer to help raise awareness.
The awareness ribbon for childhood cancer is gold.
43 children in the US are diagnosed with cancer every day.
Around the world, at least 300,000 children and teens are diagnosed with cancer every year. That is over 800 children and teens diagnosed daily.
It is estimated that 10% of children with cancer developed it due to a genetic mutation.
Childhood cancer survivors are twice as likely to suffer from chronic health conditions into adulthood.
1 in 285 children will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 20.
Childhood cancer research only receives 4% of the budget from the National Cancer Institute.
(facts sourced from- https://www.alexslemonade.org/childhood-cancer/about-childhood-cancer/facts and https://www.stjude.org)
Children with cancer can receive concurrent care, which is aggressive treatment along with palliative care. This type of care ensures the child is kept comfortable while fighting their cancer.
If you or someone you know needs extra help in symptom management, please give us a call at (270) 826-2326.
