Cancer is generally associated with adults, but children can also develop certain types, making childhood cancer a growing global concern.

Though rare, its incidence is rising worldwide and poses a severe emotional and physical impact on families.

Research shows that boys are slightly more vulnerable than girls to cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors, and neuroblastoma, while Wilms’ tumor appears more frequently in girls.

The reasons for this difference are still being studied, with biological, environmental, and genetic factors likely playing a role.

While lifestyle risks common in adults are not usually relevant in children, prenatal health, environmental exposures, and certain infections can influence risk, highlighting the importance of awareness and preventive strategies.

Childhood cancer remains rare but increasingly significant worldwide. Scientific research emphasizes that while not every case is preventable, strategic measures during pregnancy, early childhood, and adolescence can help reduce risk.

Source:Indiatimes