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Pediatric Oncology

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For families seeking world-class treatment for childhood cancers (leukemia, neuroblastoma, or brain tumors), medical tourism provides access to top pediatric oncology hospitals in the U.S., Germany, Singapore, and India—often with shorter wait times and significant cost savings compared to Western prices. These JCI-accredited children’s hospitals feature pediatric-specific protocols, including CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed leukemia, proton therapy to protect growing tissues, and minimally invasive tumor surgeries performed by Western-trained specialists.

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Pediatric Oncology

Pediatric oncology specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of cancers in children (ages 0-19), including leukemia, brain tumors, and rare solid tumors. With 80%+ cure rates for many childhood cancers, early detection and specialized care are critical for improving survival and quality of life.

Types of Childhood Cancers

  1. Leukemia (40% of cases)
    • ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) – Most common, high cure rate
    • AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) – More aggressive
  2. Brain/CNS Tumors (25%)
    • Medulloblastoma, Gliomas, Ependymomas
  3. Solid Tumors
    • Neuroblastoma (adrenal/nervous system)
    • Wilms Tumor (kidney)
    • Rhabdomyosarcoma (muscle)

Symptoms & Early Detection

🚨 Warning Signs:

  • Persistent fever/fatigue (leukemia)
  • Unexplained bruises/bleeding
  • Headaches + morning vomiting (brain tumors)
  • Lumps/swelling (neuroblastoma, sarcomas)

Diagnosis & Staging

  • Blood Tests (CBC for leukemia)
  • Imaging: MRI (brain tumors), CT/MIBG scans (neuroblastoma)
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy (leukemia confirmation)
  • Molecular Testing (for targeted therapy)

Treatment Approaches

1. Chemotherapy

  • Mainstay for leukemia (2-3 year protocols)
  • Dose-adjusted for pediatric bodies

2. Surgery

  • Tumor removal (Wilms tumor, low-grade gliomas)

3. Radiation

  • Proton therapy preferred to spare growing tissues

4. Breakthrough Therapies

  • Immunotherapy (CAR-T for relapsed ALL)
  • GD2-targeting antibodies (neuroblastoma)

Survivorship Challenges

  • Late effects from treatment:
    • Heart damage (from chemo)
    • Cognitive deficits (cranial radiation)
  • Lifelong monitoring needed

Why Specialized Care Matters

  • Children’s hospitals have:
    • Pediatric oncologists
    • Child life specialists
    • Growth-preserving techniques