{
  "id": 8945111,
  "title": "Parents urged to seek early treatment for childhood cancer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/parents-urged-to-seek-early-treatment-for-childhood-cancer",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-21T14:37:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/parents-urged-to-seek-early-treatment-for-childhood-cancer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Health experts are urging parents and caregivers to seek prompt medical care if they observe unusual symptoms in their children. This message was delivered by Professor Vivian Paintsil, Head of the Pediatric Oncology Unit at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, during a childhood cancer awareness walk in Kumasi. September is globally recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, aimed at raising awareness about children's cancer and the significance of early detection.\n\nIn Kumasi, health professionals distributed flyers and educated the public on warning signs of childhood cancer, collaborating with the Pediatric Society of Ghana and the Childhood Cancer Society of Ghana. Professor Paintsil emphasized that early treatment can lead to a high cure rate, stating, \"If you take ten children with cancer, eight of them can be cured if they come in early enough.\"\n\nParents should not ignore symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, frequent bleeding, lumps or swellings on the body, or a white spot in a child's eye. Persistent morning vomiting, especially in cases involving brain tumors, should also raise suspicion. Despite the fear of a cancer diagnosis, Professor Paintsil urges parents to overcome this fear and seek medical attention to ensure proper management of the condition. She calls for greater collaboration among stakeholders to enhance childhood cancer care and research in Ghana, highlighting efforts to establish a dedicated research center through the Childhood Cancer Society of Ghana. Professor Paintsil emphasizes, \"Parents, bring your children early so that we can be able to save your child.\"",
  "summary": "Health professionals are urging parents and caregivers to seek early medical attention whenever they notice unusual symptoms in their children. The call was made by the Head of the Pediatric Oncology Unit at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Professor Vivian Paintsil, during a childhood cancer awareness walk through the principal streets of Kumasi. September is […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}