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Key facts about childhood cancers

September has been Childhood Cancer Awareness Month since 2010.

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Africa12 September 2024 - 14:04
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In Summary


  • Cancer is the leading cause o death in children and adolescents.

September is the awareness month for several kinds of cancer in addition to pediatric cancer.

September has been Childhood Cancer Awareness Month since 2010.

Other cancer observance months held in September include Sickle Cell Awareness Month.


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