Life Beyond Childhood Cancer

Living beyond pediatric Cancers is not a myth . With advances in the field of pediatric cancers survival has increased to 80% . Today more than 5,00,000 childhood cancer survivors are there in developed nations . There is an unmet need for a good survivorship program which starts typically when a child is in remission .
A healthcare provider in the local community in alliance with the primary pediatric oncologist form the crux of this team . These children are usually followed up every year for late effects , vaccination needs , and are encouraged healthy lifestyle practices . It is a holistic approach which ensures these children can lead a normal life and stay in the best possible health .