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Childhood cancer affects tamariki across Aotearoa, and understanding it can help families navigate the journey ahead. Here, you’ll find key facts about different types of cancer, diagnosis and treatment, national statistics, and the support and services available to children and their whānau.
Sometimes the information and recommendations you read will differ from the advice provided by your treatment or supportive care team. This might be because New Zealand practices have been slightly adapted to meet local conditions. Sometimes it is because of the unique circumstances of your case. We encourage you to discuss these differences with your team and to raise any concerns that you may have.