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While some risk factors are beyond our control, such as genetic makeup and age, adopting a healthy lifestyle and making informed dietary choices can significantly contribute to preventing the onset of cancer.

Living in a low-resource context can have a significant negative impact on health outcomes, according to recent research. Individuals living in areas with lower income, education, employment, and housing quality have been found to have lower survival rates when diagnosed with cancer.

Diagnosis and treatment of cancer can be a stressful situation, not only for the children undergoing treatment but also for their parents and caregivers. Emotional support for parents of children with cancer is crucial, as it provides them with the necessary support to cope with the various emotional consequences of the disease.

Volunteerism focuses on providing an organized response to social needs, based on dedication, collaboration, and a commitment to the common good. It is the foundation of developing critical citizenship with increased expression of a social conscience.

Fundraising is defined as the process of seeking and gathering voluntary financial contributions from businesses, engaged individuals, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies. Most non-governmental organizations (NGOs), such as Jacinto Convit World Organization (JCWO), are reliant on the generosity of donors for some or all of their funding.

Leukemia is the most common cancer in children and teens, accounting for almost 1 out of 3 cancers. Most childhood leukemias are acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), while the remaining cases account for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Chronic leukemias are rare.

Mental health problems are found in almost every country. However, reports suggest that perception and availability of treatments are varied in different regions, particularly between developed and developing countries. Know more here!

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety problem that develops in some people after extremely traumatic events, such as combat, crime, an accident or natural disaster. Know more here!