Pediatric Cancers
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• Leukemia (ALL, AML)
• Brain Tumors (Medulloblastoma, Gliomas)
• Neuroblastoma
• Wilms Tumor (Kidney Cancer)
• Lymphomas (Hodgkin’s & Non-Hodgkin’s)
• Retinoblastoma (Eye Cancer)
• Bone Tumors (Osteosarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma)
• Rare pediatric sarcomas
Chemotherapy uses powerful drugs to destroy cancer cells in children. It can be given orally, intravenously, or through spinal fluid depending on the type and stage of cancer. It’s commonly used for leukemia, lymphoma, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and others.
- Systemic Treatment – Targets cancer throughout the body, not just one area.
- Combination Potential – Can be used alongside surgery or radiation for better results.
- Proven Success – High success rates in certain childhood cancers, especially acute leukemia.
- Side Effects – Hair loss, nausea, infections, anemia, growth issues.
- Immunosuppression – Increases risk of life-threatening infections.
- Long-Term Effects – Possible delayed effects on organs, fertility, or development.
Type | Estimated Cost (USD) | Estimated Cost (KES) |
Basic Chemotherapy Cycle | $3,000 – $6,000 | KES 390,000 – 780,000 |
Intensive Protocol (e.g. ALL) | $10,000 – $20,000 | KES 1.3M – 2.6M |
Costs vary based on cancer type, number of cycles, hospital, and complications.
Surgical tumor removal involves the physical excision of cancerous masses in children. It’s typically used when tumors are localized and can be removed safely—common in Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, and brain tumors.
- Immediate Tumor Reduction – Rapid decrease in tumor size or complete removal.
- Diagnostic Clarity – Allows tissue biopsy to confirm exact cancer type and stage.
- Improves Survival – Increases effectiveness when combined with chemo or radiotherapy.
- Surgical Risk – Bleeding, infection, or damage to nearby organs or tissues.
- Not Always Possible – Inoperable if tumor is near vital structures or has spread.
- Post-Op Recovery – Can require long hospitalization and post-surgical care.
Procedure Type | Estimated Cost (USD) | Estimated Cost (KES) |
Minor Tumor Excision | $3,000 – $5,000 | KES 390,000 – 650,000 |
Major Organ-Based Surgery | $7,000 – $12,000 | KES 910,000 – 1.56 million |
Costs vary by tumor location, complexity, hospital, ICU care, and length of stay.
Bone Marrow Transplant replaces damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy stem cells. It’s commonly used to treat leukemia, lymphoma, thalassemia major, sickle cell anemia, and certain rare cancers or genetic disorders.
- Potential Cure – Offers a long-term or permanent cure for certain blood cancers and genetic conditions.
- Improved Blood Formation – Restores the body’s ability to produce healthy blood cells.
- Effective After Failed Chemotherapy – Helps in cases where chemo or other treatments haven’t worked.
- High Risk of Complications – Includes graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), infection, or rejection.
- Long Recovery – Requires months of immune suppression and follow-up care.
- Donor Match Required – Not all patients find a suitable donor match easily.
BMT Type | Estimated Cost (USD) | Estimated Cost (KES) |
Autologous BMT (Self-donor) | $18,000 – $25,000 | KES 2.34M – 3.25M |
Allogeneic BMT (Matched donor) | $25,000 – $40,000 | KES 3.25M – 5.2M |
Cost depends on donor type, hospital, post-transplant care, ICU stay, and duration.
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