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Platelets are small, minute cells in our blood, yet they have a very large task. They assist in the clotting of the blood in case of injuries. When a person has a platelet disorder, the blood will not clot as it should. Even minor lacerations may bleed profusely, bruises are easily noticeable, and at times […]

When parents first hear the word Retinoblastoma, everything inside feels a bit shaky. Nobody plans for eye problems in tiny kids. And when it comes suddenly, it just feels too much. So here, this whole thing is written in a slow, simple way. Almost how one mother tells another mother at the park. The goal […]

When families hear the words Childhood cancer, their hearts drop. No parent is ever ready for such news. Kids should be busy playing, learning, running around… not sitting in hospitals. But sometimes life goes another way. This guide has been made in the simplest way so any parent, even a worried one, can understand things […]

When parents hear the name ‘Wilms’ tumor’, it sounds scary. Anyone would feel the same. This blog keeps things very simple, almost like how a parent would speak from the heart. Kids do not always say what hurts. Parents see things first. And that is why knowing the basics of Wilms’ tumor is important. What […]

Neuroblastoma is a kind of cancer that occurs in young children. It begins in special nerve cells which continue to develop. These are what are referred to as neuroblasts. In the majority of cases, the onset of this cancer is in the belly, in the region around the adrenal glands. Adrenal glands are located above […]

When parents are sitting opposite a doctor and the word ‘lymphoma’ is said, all the other things in the room turn far away. Your thoughts shift from trouble to perplexation: What does this mean? How dangerous is it? Will my child get better? These are quite normal thoughts. Childhood cancers are terrorising, but by knowing […]

Lymphoma is a form of cancer which begins in the lymphatic system. This is a series of tissues and organs that help your body in an effort to fight infections. As the lymphoma starts, cells of the lymph nodes develop abnormal growth and begin to cause damage to the body. Timely attention and the appropriate […]

Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, which is the soft, spongy part of our bones where new blood cells are produced. Once leukaemia comes about, the abnormal white blood cells begin to multiply in large numbers. These are not normal cells, and they do not act like normal […]

When we mention severe illnesses such as blood cancer or thalassemia we are likely to hear the trading term bone marrow transplant. This might seem frightening, however, it is a life-saving therapy that enables the children to recover faster and lead normal lives once more. We are going to know what it is, how it […]