Childhood Cancer: Health skilled dispels myths and taboos, shares essential information it's best to know

The phrase “CANCER” can ship chills down the backbone, the second it’s uttered and when most cancers impacts a child, it's nearly surprising and unacceptable, usually assumed to be a myth nonetheless, it's excessive time that we tackle this challenge with information, so that each one of us within the society can contribute to reaching higher survival charges for childhood cancers. We ought to take part in supporting these youngsters morally, socially, medically and financially to dispel all of the myths and taboos surrounding this time period.

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In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Prerna Nesargi, Consultant Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist and BMT Physician at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital in Bengaluru, shared, “Yes, it's TRUE that cancers in children are very rare but they are the most common cause of non-infectious mortality in children. In India, which is densely populated, it contributes to 26% of the global burden. While this translates to significant numbers, it varies geographically in different types. The present data is taken from cancer registries across the nation, which barely represents the tip of the iceberg. Despite having such significant numbers, people are often unaware, leading to delayed medical attention. This can influence the chances of better treatment, survival, and increased spread/complications that can significantly compromise the outcomes.”

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Revealing that youngsters, together with newborns, are in danger in comparison with adults who've a bunch of environmental and life-style threat components for creating most cancers, Dr Prerna Nesargi mentioned, “In children, it’s primarily a genetic disease. However, only less than 2-5% is inherited, meaning the disease was inherited from parents. Nonetheless, a small proportion is influenced by environmental factors such as exposure to carcinogenic chemicals, ionizing radiation and certain viral infections. Childhood cancers are generally very aggressive compared to those in adults. They are managed in a multimodal manner, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. They are highly chemo-sensitive, giving them an advantage over adult cancers in terms of curability and a second chance at normalcy. In fact, some forms of childhood cancer stand a chance of 95% cure rates (as per Western data; we in India are not far behind). However, these children do need support- medically, socially, financially and nutritionally.”

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Asserting that they require tender loving care to attain optimum outcomes, Dr Prerna Nesargi instructed, “This is only possible when more people are aware, from parents to teachers, siblings to friends. Overall, childhood cancers can readily be detected and treated in India. Efforts are being made to make treatments very affordable over time, thanks to indigenous efforts by our medical and scientific community. This makes detection and treatment affordable and accessible to larger sections of society. Therefore, let’s pledge to work towards being supportive of this cause and to raise awareness.”

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Dr Prerna Nesargi dispelled frequent myths and taboos and highlighted essential information about childhood most cancers that it's best to know -

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MythsFacts

1. Cancer is contagious

No, it doesn’t unfold to others like some infections; you'll be able to undoubtedly hug them.

2. Cancers in youngsters are inherited from their mother and father.

Only 2-5percentof childhood cancers are inherited from the household. Parents ought to cease feeling responsible.

3. Curability could be very low in childhood most cancers.

No, in comparison with adults, success / treatment charges are superior, nearly 90-95% in lots of types.

4. Cancer survivors do not require any further therapy.

Follow-up care is a should for wholesome dwelling.

5. Tumors are all malignant.

No, each benign tumors requiring minimal care exist.

6. Never inform youngsters immediately that they've most cancers.

No, warriors should be ready and cooperate to battle the battle. Honesty is the most effective coverage.

7. Children with most cancers won't ever have regular lives.

No, there are a lot of survivors amongst us who're dwelling life to the fullest.

8. Hair loss in youngsters as a consequence of chemotherapy is everlasting

No, nothing is everlasting, and the identical applies to hair. Be assured of lustrous hair post-therapy

9. Childhood most cancers brings down their immunity endlessly

Not Completely, they regain regular immunity 4 to six months after finishing therapy

10. Childhood most cancers survivors have fertility points and can't reproduce

NO, THEY CAN LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER AND HAVE A LOVELY FAMILY OF THEIR OWN. This shall be mentioned intimately earlier than remedy begins.

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