According to the Federal Ministry of Health”,an estimated 400,00 children and adolescents of 0-19 years old develop cancer, but it is not the same as adult cancer” it said.
“Common types of childhood cancer include leukemias, brain cancers, lymphomas and solid tumors”
In a post on its verified handle on X on Thursday,the Ministry explained that”Childhood cancers cannot generally be prevented or identified through screening.adding
“Avoidable deaths from childhood cancer result from lack of diagnosis, misdiagnosis or late diagnosis”.
” The Access to care and social support play a role in cancer outcomes.
On”What Government is doing, it said”
The Federal Government through
@Fmohnigeria
has included pediatric formulation (Medicines) to cancer care in the country.
“We have also launched a Cancer Partnership Program to create awareness, and further enhance access to care and medicines even for childhood cancer. These have been included in the National Cancer Control Plan”
