Childhood cancer: Care and treatment (GP factsheet)
Published: Feb 2023
Next review: Feb 2026
Developed in partnership with GPs, this factsheet gives an overview of the key considerations when caring for a child being treated for cancer. The risk of a child developing cancer is comparable to the risks of other common childhood conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy and bacterial meningitis. Cancer incidence rates are highest in children aged 0-4.
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Reviewed by the CCLG information team in conjunction with GPs and our expert members. This factsheet was produced in partnership with the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust.
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