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Writer's pictureAbby Buckley
Sep 171 min read

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Every year, thousands of children around the world are diagnosed with cancer. In the United States alone, about 15,000 kids and teenagers are told they have cancer each year. Pediatric cancer is a type of cancer that happens in children and teenagers. Cancer occurs when some cells in the body start to grow uncontrollably and form lumps called tumors. These tumors can make kids very sick. There are many types of pediatric cancer, including leukemia (a cancer of the blood), brain tumors, and bone cancer.


Many people are trying to learn more about and find a cure for cancer. Doctors and scientists work very hard to help kids with cancer. They study the disease, develop new treatments, and care for patients. Pediatric oncologists are doctors who specialize in treating children with cancer. They work with a team of nurses, social workers, and other specialists to provide the best care possible. Scientists look for pieces of information that can help them understand cancer better. They test new medicines and treatments to see if they work. Research has already helped many kids survive cancer, but there is still a lot to learn.


You can help during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by:

  • Donate to a Cancer Research Center

  • Become a volunteer at a Pediatric Cancer Center/Hospital

  • Spread the Word on Social Media

  • Participate in or organize an Awareness Event

  • Advocate for Childhood Cancer Research

  • Support a Family Affected by Childhood Cancer

  • Start a Fundraiser for Kids with Cancer


Some great resources are:

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