Julio Francisco Godoy Fernández: Behind Each Statistic is a Child’s Story
Julio Francisco Godoy Fernández, Chief of Division of Hematology-Oncology at Regional High-Specialty Hospital of El Bajío, posted on LinkedIn:
“Globally, 400 000 children are diagnosed with cancer annually, which means 3 children are diagnosed with cancer every 4 minutes. Of these cases, 90% occur in low- and middle-income countries, where only a fifth of diagnosed children survive. In contrast, children born in high-income countries have a more than 80% chance of surviving childhood cancer. The difference in survival rates is one of the most significant inequalities across cancer types.
Behind each statistic is a child’s story. To ensure these stories shape policies and inspire change, the voices of survivors must be heard.
This September, as we observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, let us unite to raise awareness and strengthen action for every child’s future. While childhood cancer cannot be prevented, it can be cured when diagnosed early and treated comprehensively.
Children’s survival depends on resilient health systems that provide prompt and effective treatment. Children must be given the chance to grow up healthy, no matter where they are born.”
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