09/04/2025
"Raising awareness is not just about acknowledging the existence of childhood cancer; it is about fostering new hope...." YESSS
While most people are "aware" of childhood cancer, many are unaware of the critical issues that surround it. Research funding for childhood cancer is inadequate, and the long-term effects of chemotherapy on young, developing bodies can be devastating. The financial strain placed on families can be overwhelming. Throughout the journey from diagnosis to treatment, and even into survivorship or bereavement, children and their families face immense physical and daily emotional challenges. This burden extends to siblings and can strain school and social relationships, all while the persistent fear of cancer recurrence looms in the background.
Raising awareness is not just about acknowledging the existence of childhood cancer; it is about fostering new hope. We must advocate for early detection, pursue better treatments and outcomes, be educated to make informed choices, eliminate barriers to care, enhance research funding, and cultivate supportive communities like Momcology.
Until we achieve all of the pieces above (and so much more), our hearts can't heal without greater awareness for childhood cancer.
