## 70% of Childhood Cancer Diagnoses Are Found at Advanced Stages
A concerning 70% of childhood cancer diagnoses are discovered at advanced stages, which significantly reduces the likelihood of survival. Specialists are working towards training teachers in the region to recognize early warning signs in students.
Mario Alberto Ornelas Sánchez, head of the Pediatric Oncology Department at the General Hospital of Tijuana (HGT), mentioned that there are currently no initial stage tests for childhood cancer. Delayed medical attention is a major factor in these late detections.
In several instances, teachers have been the first to notice health problems in students, leading to a cancer diagnosis after a medical referral. Consequently, a partnership has been established with the State Secretary of Education (SEE) to train teachers on identifying potential symptoms of cancer.
“This collaboration with the Public Education Secretariat already exists; we aim to expand it to include thousands of teachers,” Ornelas Sánchez stated.
The “Keep Learning” program, where SEE teachers visit HGT to conduct classes for children undergoing cancer treatment, ensures that these young patients do not fall behind in their education and can smoothly transition back to school once their treatment is complete.
The main types of childhood cancer are leukemia, brain tumors, and lymphoma. HGT reportedly achieves a 76% success rate in treating these conditions, using chemotherapy, surgeries, radiation, and providing nutritional and therapeutic support.
“We have varying cure rates, such as a 90% cure rate for a particular subtype of leukemia, comparable to first-world countries,” remarked Ornelas Sánchez.
The primary cause of death in these cases is the late detection of the disease. The supply of medications at HGT’s pediatric oncology unit, attending to 49 patients and 350 in remission, exceeds 90%.
“No child’s treatment has been delayed due to specific, prolonged processing times for some treatments,” Ornelas Sánchez concluded.
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### Latest Updates on Childhood Cancer in the Region
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**Stay Informed: Tips to Recognize Early Symptoms of Childhood Cancer**
It’s crucial for parents, educators, and caregivers to be observant of frequent symptoms that may indicate a serious condition. These include unexplained weight loss, persistent fatigue, unusual swelling, frequent headaches, and sudden changes in behavior or physical abilities. Early intervention can significantly improve treatment outcomes.
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