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What percentage of childhood cancers is accounted for by Leukemia?
What percentage of childhood cancers is accounted for by Leukemia?
What type of cancer affects the kidneys, typically in children under the age of 5?
What type of cancer affects the kidneys, typically in children under the age of 5?
What is a common symptom of childhood cancer?
What is a common symptom of childhood cancer?
What is a risk factor for developing childhood cancer?
What is a risk factor for developing childhood cancer?
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What type of cancer affects the immune system, making up around 10% of childhood cancers?
What type of cancer affects the immune system, making up around 10% of childhood cancers?
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What is a diagnostic test used to diagnose childhood cancer?
What is a diagnostic test used to diagnose childhood cancer?
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What is the primary purpose of staging in cancer treatment?
What is the primary purpose of staging in cancer treatment?
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What is the goal of chemotherapy in cancer treatment?
What is the goal of chemotherapy in cancer treatment?
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What is the overall survival rate for children with cancer?
What is the overall survival rate for children with cancer?
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What is the purpose of stem cell transplantation in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of stem cell transplantation in cancer treatment?
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What are late effects in the context of cancer treatment?
What are late effects in the context of cancer treatment?
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What is the average frequency of feedings in 24 hours for newborns?
What is the average frequency of feedings in 24 hours for newborns?
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What is a common challenge that breastfeeding mothers may face?
What is a common challenge that breastfeeding mothers may face?
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What is a sign of a good latch during breastfeeding?
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What is the primary benefit of the cross-cradle hold during breastfeeding?
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What percentage of breast milk is composed of water?
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Study Notes
Types of Childhood Cancers
- Leukemia: Cancer of the blood and bone marrow, accounting for approximately 30% of childhood cancers
- Brain and spinal cord tumors: Second most common type, accounting for around 20% of childhood cancers
- Lymphoma: Cancer of the immune system, making up around 10% of childhood cancers
- Neuroblastoma: Cancer of the nervous system, most common in infants and young children
- Wilms tumor: Cancer of the kidneys, typically affecting children under the age of 5
- Rhabdomyosarcoma: Cancer of the soft tissues, such as muscles and connective tissue
- Retinoblastoma: Cancer of the eye, typically affecting children under the age of 5
Causes and Risk Factors
- Genetic mutations: Many childhood cancers are caused by genetic mutations, either inherited or acquired
- Environmental factors: Exposure to certain chemicals, radiation, and viruses may increase the risk of developing childhood cancer
- Family history: Having a family history of cancer may increase the risk of developing childhood cancer
Symptoms and Diagnosis
- Common symptoms: Fatigue, fever, weight loss, pain, and bruising or bleeding
- Diagnostic tests: Imaging tests (e.g. X-rays, CT scans, MRI), bone marrow biopsies, and blood tests
- Staging: Classification of cancer into stages based on the extent of the disease
Treatment Options
- Chemotherapy: Use of drugs to kill cancer cells
- Radiation therapy: Use of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells
- Surgery: Removal of tumors or cancerous tissues
- Stem cell transplantation: Replacement of damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells
Prognosis and Survival Rate
- Overall survival rate: Approximately 80% of children with cancer survive for 5 years or more after diagnosis
- Prognosis: Varies depending on the type of cancer, stage, and response to treatment
Late Effects and Survivorship
- Late effects: Long-term effects of cancer treatment, such as infertility, heart problems, and secondary cancers
- Survivorship: Care and support for childhood cancer survivors, including monitoring for late effects and providing emotional support
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Test your knowledge of childhood cancers, including types, causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis. Learn about the different types of cancer that affect children and how they are diagnosed and treated.
