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Transforming Cancer Care for Children in India — CanKids

Founded in 2004 by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKids KidsCan, the National Society for Change For Childhood Cancer In India partners with hospitals, medical professionals, and state governments to enable access and best standards of treatment, care and support across 61 cities and 22 states of India.

Catering to childhood cancer patients from primarily underprivileged families, CanKids is present in 143 hospitals across India. Through our signature program YANA (You Are Not Alone) – CanKids provides medical, drugs & diagnostics support, accommodation through Home Away from Homes, , patient transport, blood support, nutrition & rations, education and counselling support. 

In order to increase Access2Care, CanKids has MOUs with 9 state governments as knowledge and technical partners for childhood cancer and 19 State Projects Across India.

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Reports, events and publications from CanKids KidsCan and our partner initiatives.

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National Retinoblastoma Conclave Report 2026

A comprehensive look at India's first national conclave on retinoblastoma — clinical insights, survivor voices and a roadmap for early detection.

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The Aware Consumer — Special Edition

Dedicated to patient rights, clinical research and patient partnership, featuring the Pediatric Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) and voices from clinicians, survivors and caregivers.

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Understanding Childhood Cancer - CanKids

Global Childhood Cancer Statistics

400,000
Children Diagnosed Annually Worldwide
76,805
New Cases in India Each Year
54%
Reach Treatment Centers in India
30%
Survival Rate in LMICs
70-90%
Survival Rate in High Income Countries

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Stories of Hope

Behind Every Number, There’s a Story.

Meet the families and children whose courage, love and resilience bring these numbers to life.

“Losing his son broke him completely. But it also pushed him to find a new purpose. Every time he says, ‘You are not alone,’ he means it because he has lived every moment of their fear and every inch of their grief.”

Mr. Birendra Karki Parent Advocate

“All he carried to Mumbai was fear, determination and the belief that his daughter’s life mattered more than anything he was giving up, who now dreams of becoming a doctor. He now uses everything he learned in this journey to guide other families who are scared or just looking for someone who understands.”

Mr. Laxmichand Parent Advocate

"Studying between treatments was exhausting, but Raja refused to give up. When Raja finally completed his exams with the support of CanKids’ Canshala it wasn’t just an academic milestone for him, it was proof that cancer had not taken away his dreams."

Raja

“When we didn’t know where to go, we found hope here”

Abhi’s Mother

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