The Science of Paediatric Cancer

February Edition 2023

Dear reader,

I am happy to welcome you to the first edition of S!M in 2023; the February edition. Each year in February, all EPSA members are dedicated to raising awareness about cancer, and so does S!M. In this edition, we are tackling childhood cancer, a topic that is sometimes overseen in the world of cancer and innovative therapies, therefore, in S!M we are shedding the light on it considering how important it is.

Cancer can be treated and, sometimes, cured; however, treatment traces are very harsh, especially in children. In the first article, you will learn with NCODA what it means to be cured of paediatric cancer. Is it always good news that the cancer is gone?

There are diverse types of childhood malignancies, but the most common ones are nervous system and blood cancers which will be explained in the second and third articles

Besides that, you will get to know more about the humanitarian work and campaigns organised by NCODA and by our member association NAPSer to defeat cancer and increase awareness towards it. Have you heard of “Be The Match” and what you can donate to people with cancer to enhance its cure? If not yet, do not miss reading about NCODA’s contribution to this initiative.

Enjoy reading and reach out to me if you want to become an author of the upcoming editions.

Rahaf Alsayyed Science Coordinator 2022-2023