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Childhood cancer can be difficult to understand. When children get cancer, it’s usually not because of long-term lifestyle choices, environmental factors or pre-existing medical conditions. Usually, childhood cancers are caused by genetic mutations that occur extremely early in life, sometimes before birth.

Children with cancer often have a better chance of survival and recovery than adults do. Young bodies respond more quickly to treatments like radiation and chemotherapy, and children sometimes experience less severe side effects than adults receiving the same treatment. Just like adults, however, childhood cancer survivors need careful monitoring throughout their lives to make sure the cancer doesn’t return.

No matter whether an adult or a child is diagnosed with cancer, the experience can be financially devastating. Fortunately, cancer insurance allows you to plan ahead for the cancer-related expenses you may encounter in the future. You can take out a supplemental insurance policy for anyone in your family, including children. If you think you or your child may be at risk for cancer, CancerPlans.com provides a variety of cancer and critical illness insurance policies designed to fit multiple budgets, ages and life situations.

(1) http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerinChildren/DetailedGuide/cancer-in-children-differences-adults-children