Five Types of Cancer Most Attacking Children

Five Types of Cancer Most Attacking Children

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children . Unfortunately , cancer in children is yet to be detected as early as possible and cause death .

Childhood cancer and cancer in adults have differences . If the cancer can be prevented in adults , while in children is not . However , lifestyle and eating a healthy diet should still be taught from childhood to avoid various types of cancers that arise in adulthood .

Here are five of the most widely experienced cancer kids in Indonesia from age zero to 17 years , according to data from Cancer Registration System in Indonesia ( Heroine ) :

1 . Blood cancer ( leukemia ) cancer is highest in children ( 2.8 per 100,000 ) .

2 . Eye cancer ( retinoblastoma ) is the second highest cancer ( 2.4 per 100,000 ) .

3 . Osteosarcoma ( bone cancer ) is the third highest cancer ( 0.97 per 100,000 ) .

4 . Lymphoma ( lymph nodes ) is the fourth highest cancer ( 0.75 per 100,000 ) .


5 ) Nasopharyngeal cancer ( located in the back of the nose and esophagus ) cancer is the fifth highest ( 0.43 per 100,000 ) .
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