42^nd World Cancer Conference

Paediatric Oncology

Paediatric oncology is the term used to encompass all malignant conditions among children with cancer, including blood conditions such as leukaemia. The doctors involved, paediatric oncologists and paediatric haematologists, work within a national framework to ensure they provide the most effective care. The major range of cancers in children include leukemia, lymphomas brain tumors. Most of the cancers affecting children differ from those affecting adults. They occur in different parts of the body; appear differently under the microscope and respond differently to treatment. Treatment is frequently complex and intensive but cure rates among children are much higher than for most adult cancers.