### Patronato del Hospital General de Tijuana Aims to Raise 200,000 Pesos for Pediatric Cancer Care
This coming October 10th, the Tijuana General Hospital (HGT) will hold a fundraising conference titled “Traveling Through Life,” presented by thanatologist Gaby Pérez Islas. The goal is to raise funds to support children currently undergoing cancer treatment at the hospital.
At least 180 children under surveillance or receiving treatment in the hospital’s oncology unit stand to benefit from the conference. The funds will be allocated to cover medical expenses, treatments, nutrition, supplies, and other necessary resources.
Carolina Reyes Parra, the general director of the HGT’s patrons, highlighted that 70% of the state’s oncology patients are treated at their facility. The primary focus of the fundraising is to ensure the availability of essential supplies, medications, and specialized studies.
Reyes Parra urged the community to support the cause by attending the conference and purchasing tickets through the website Boletopolis. The goal is to collect an estimated 200,000 pesos from ticket sales, which will significantly aid in covering the costs associated with the children’s medical needs.
For those interested in contributing, tickets can be acquired via the link: BLT.MX/OFA.
### Additional News: Challenges and Developments in Pediatric Cancer Care in Tijuana
#### The Advanced Stage of Diagnoses in Pediatric Cancer
Recent reports indicate that 70% of pediatric cancer cases in Tijuana are diagnosed at an advanced stage, leading to more complex and costly treatment processes. This highlights the urgent need for timely medical attention and advanced diagnostic tools to improve early detection and treatment outcomes.
#### Delays in Medical Attention Affect Timely Diagnoses
Another significant issue affecting pediatric cancer treatment outcomes in Tijuana is the delay in medical attention. These delays contribute to the late-stage diagnoses reported. Addressing this could substantially improve survival rates and reduce the burden on healthcare resources.
#### Neonatology Unit Urgently Needs Parenteral Nutrition Support
The neonatology unit at the General Hospital of Tijuana is currently experiencing urgent needs for parenteral nutrition to support neonatal patients. Efforts are being made to address this critical shortfall to ensure newborns receive the necessary nutrition for their growth and development.
#### Shortage of Blood Donations for Children with Leukemia
The hospital is also facing a shortage of blood donations, particularly for children with leukemia who urgently need platelet transfusions, especially during the initial stages of their treatment. The hospital is calling on the community to step forward and donate blood to help these young patients.
For more updates and to support these causes, stay tuned to TJGringo.com.