CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

1. CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH In Families, caregivers, charities and research groups across the United States observe September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In the U.S., 15,780 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer every year; approx 1/4 of them will not survive the disease. A diagnosis of this disease turns the lives of the entire family upside down. The main objective of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is to put a spotlight on the types of cancer that largely affect children, survivorship issues, and – importantly – to help raise funds for research and family support. A cancer diagnosis can be devastating for anyone, but it is particularly incomprehensible when a child is facing cancer. While childhood cancers

2. account for less than one percent of all cancers diagnosed in Canada, they take a significant toll on Canadian families. Childhood cancer is the No. 1 cause of disease-related death in Canadian children past infancy, and for those children who survive their diagnosis, two out of every three will suffer long-term side effects from their treatment. We are grateful for the ongoing support from our community and partners in addressing all cancers, including childhood cancer. We have made strides, but there is much more work to do and we need your help. I encourage you to get involved through volunteering or supporting our Gifts for the Cure, aimed at investing in game-changing research and support programs for children with cancer and their families. Together we can make a difference. All of you live safe and healthy. In case you have seen this cancer disease symptoms so early you consult a medical adviser and take Cancer care medicine and take time to time medicine.