Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital raised awareness about childhood cancer
Doctors emphasized that 90–95% of cases are curable with early detection
On the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Day, Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital celebrated life with children who have successfully battled cancer. Four young survivors who returned to healthy lives after undergoing difficult treatment participated in the event.
The celebration included cake cutting, games, and a felicitation ceremony for the children. Their smiles filled the atmosphere with hope and courage.
Dr. (Major) Ravi Shankar, Consultant – Pediatric Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, who treated the children, was also present. He shared that blood cancer is the most common type of cancer among children in Uttar Pradesh and globally.
He advised parents not to ignore symptoms such as recurrent fever, persistent anemia unresponsive to medication, unusual bleeding, lumps in the body, or continuous joint pain. He emphasized that simple tests conducted on time can detect serious illnesses at an early stage.
Dr. Ravi Shankar further noted that in small towns and semi-urban areas, symptoms are often mistaken for common illnesses, leading to delayed diagnosis. “If detected early, 90–95% of childhood cancers are treatable. In fact, treatment success rates in children are often higher than in adults,” he said.
Every year, approximately 50,000 to 60,000 new cases of childhood cancer are reported in India. With improved healthcare facilities, more cases are now being diagnosed and treated effectively.
He also shared the inspiring story of a child who overcame multiple relapses and eventually recovered after a bone marrow transplant, calling every child a true warrior.
Dr. Kapil Tyagi, Managing Director, said, “Celebrating life with these brave children is a proud moment for us. With timely diagnosis and dedicated treatment, 90–95% of cases can be successfully treated.”
Amit Singh, Group CEO, stated, “Awareness is the strongest weapon against childhood cancer. With timely screening, advanced technology, and a committed medical team, we can ensure a healthy and hopeful future for children.”
Dr. Sunil Baliyan, COO, Greater Noida unit, added, “Early diagnosis can save lives. With parental awareness and expert treatment, successful outcomes in 90–95% of cases are achievable. This remains our commitment.”
The initiative conveyed a strong message that awareness and timely treatment can give children a new lease on life.