Cancer Fundraising

Children's cancer is much less common than adult cancer.

In the UK around 1,900 children (aged 0 - 14 years) are diagnosed with cancer each year. This number includes non-cancerous (benign) brain tumours. Children develop different types of cancers than adults but they often have the same types of treatments.

Even though cancer is not common in children, it is the most common cause of death from illness in children between the ages of 1 and 15. This is because children today are at much lower risk of dying from infectious diseases than they were in the past.

HELP AND SUPPORT:

There is lots of help and support available for children, their parents, siblings and other family members.

Treatment can last for months, or even years, which means longer stays in hospital and being away from the home, school, friends and siblings. School-age children may fall behind.

Even though children’s wards have teachers to keep the children's schoolwork up to date, side effects from cancer and its treatment often make children very tired. They might not always feel like not doing anything, except having a cuddle with mum or dad.

Childhood cancer survivors are at an increased risk of low mood, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder or phobias related to having medical treatment.

Researchers have been looking at how families cope when a child has cancer and what factors are important in making the child (and family) either more vulnerable or better able to cope with cancer and its consequences.

As well as the doctors and nurses on the ward, you and your child will be supported by a number of professionals during and after treatment, including:

• your GP
• cancer nurse specialist
• play specialists
• psychologists
• Occupational Therapists
• Psychotherapists

Following are the Support Groups information for different types of Cancer:

The Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) work to coordinate national and international clinical trials. They also provide information about cancer for children and their families. Website: The Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group website

Macmillan Cancer Support provides practical, medical and financial support, and campaigns for better cancer care. It provides booklets on cancer and treatments and runs a helpline providing cancer information and benefits advice. Macmillan support line: 0808 808 0000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm; the information available in other languages) or fill in the support line form. Website: Macmillan Cancer Support

Little Princess Trust provides and fully funds wigs especially designed for children. They also provide personal fitting and styling to ensure the wig is as close as possible to their original hair. Website: Little Princess Trust website

The Future Fertility Trust is run by a team of doctors, researchers and tissue bank specialists from the University of Oxford and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It aims to help children and young people at risk of infertility due to illness or treatment. Website: Read more about their services here

Provides information on support services for families whose children have life-threatening or terminal conditions, regardless of the disease involved. It is involved in encouraging the development of children’s palliative care services. Website: Together for Short Lives website

Along with a comic book line, Jumo Health produces other products such as podcasts, videos, and games. They are all designed to help children, their parents and carers learn more about their health condition. Website: Find out about Jumo Health

References:

Cancer Research UK: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/

Macmillan Cancer Support: http://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Cancer is not going anywhere and Macmillan is needed now more than ever. We are working tirelessly to ensure people with cancer get the vital support they need right now. It cannot be done alone and therefore I am fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support by doing 10 Day 5K challenge.

The entire donation would go to the people and families fighting with Cancer during these challenging times of COVID 19.

Your contribution to this cause will make an impact, whether you donate a lot or a little. Anything helps!!  Thank you very much for your support.

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A little help could make big differences!!!

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