Cancer is a leading cause of death of children, with 300,000 new cases diagnosed each year among children aged 0-19 years. Children with cancer in low- and middle-income countries are four times more likely to die of the disease than children in high-income countries. This is because their illnesses are not diagnosed, and they are…
Lifeline for Childhood Cancer, Ghana (LCCG) a non-profit organization providing treatment and care for children with cancer on Saturday held a health walk at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to raise more awareness and campaign against childhood cancer in Accra. This is part of activities lined up for this year 2019 World Childhood Cancer Awareness…
Early diagnosis is the first step on the road to treatment for children with cancer. Dr. John Ahenkorah, lecturer of human anatomy and father of a childhood cancer survivor, talks about the differences in healthcare processes in developed and developing countries. Through our partnership with World Child Cancer, we aim to bring access to early…
As part of efforts to create awareness about childhood cancer among health workers and the general public as well as increase access to optimal treatment to cure cancers, Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Ghana has been launched. Lifeline for Childhood Cancer, Ghana (LCCG) is a nonprofit organization that seeks to provide treatment and care of children…
