Families, caregivers, charities and research groups across the United States observe September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In the U.S., 15,780 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer every year; approximately 1/4 of them will not survive the disease. A diagnosis turns the lives of the entire family upside down. The objective of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is to put a spotlight on the types of cancer that largely affect children, survivorship issues, and – importantly – to help raise funds for research and family support.And did you know:
- 1 in every 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer
- In the U.S., one out of every five children with cancer will not survive
- The vast majority of kids who do survive will suffer long-term side effects
- 14,583 kids will be diagnosed with cancer this month alone
For more information visit: http://www.acco.org/awareness-advocacy/childhood-cancer-awareness-month/
