Medicinal Oncology for Family:
Cancer
therapy for children is most often called pediatric oncology. It is one of the
most ruthless forms of cancer because it attacks young defenseless children. If
you spend any time learning about lymphomas cancer and pediatric oncology you'll undoubtedly
discover that there are many stories of young lives taken much too soon to this
horrible disease.
In
their efforts to fight their cancer children must undergo painful medical
oncology treatments.
Types
of Cancer Treatment for Children
The
main types of Lymphoma cancer treatment for children are chemotherapy, radiation
therapy, and surgery to remove the cancer.
Chemotherapy
is a type of treatment that kills cancer cells but damages normal human cells.
This type of treatment can cause severe side effects and long lasting health
implications. The damage depends greatly on how long chemotherapy is performed
and how long the child is exposed to this type of treatment.
Radiation
therapy is a cancer treatment that can make tumors smaller by using high energy
rays. Radiation therapy can be used as a standalone treatment or it can be used
prior to or after surgery. It can also be harmful to normal cells, not just
cancer cells so there is a risk of severe side effects.
Surgery
can be one of the most effective forms of cancer treatment. Surgery can major
or minor, depending on the size of the cancerous area and progression of the
disease. One of the main considerations doctors have when performing this type
of surgery is to try to take out as much of the cancer as possible without
removing healthy tissue (or only removing very little healthy tissue).
Pediatric
Cancer Centers
It
is important to know when you are looking for a cancer center for children that
you find one that is a member of the Children's Oncology Group (COG). Most of
these types of facilities are non-profit organizations with the sole mission of
helping kids fight cancer and other related diseases. Beyond fighting the
sickness these types of facilities also help children cope with what they have.
Generally
speaking, almost 71% of all people who initially find out they have cancer are
treated in medical facilities accredited by the Commission on Cancer (Coca) by
the American College of Surgeons so this is also important to look for when
seeking treatment as you can be assured that these centers have the highest
level of care available to your child.
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