Celebratory Mood at Seoul National University Hospital Ahead of Children's Day, Exciting Young Patients
Rewritten Article:
Title: Kids Fighting Cancer and Rare Diseases Gather at Seoul Hospital Event
Little fighters from all corners of the country, bravely battling pediatric cancer or rare diseases, gathered at the "We Grow" event, hosted by Seoul National University Hospital's Pediatric Cancer and Rare Disease Support Project. The event took place at the Seoul National University Hospital in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 2. [JOONGANG PHOTO]
Six-year-old So-yoon, triumphantly winning her fight against acute lymphoblastic leukemia, could be seen playing on a tablet at her hospital bed in Jongno District, central Seoul. [JOONGANG PHOTO]
Said to be inspired by the camaraderie and hope that spread at this event, children from across the country, each engaged in their respective battles, gathered together to thrive and grow, in spite of the challenges they faced.
Yeon-woo, an 18-year-old warrior, undergoing treatment for acute myeloid leukemia, and her mother, Kim Jung-eun, couldn't help but smile for a photograph following the event. [JOONGANG PHOTO]
A patient, tirelessly pushing forward, was treated to a magical balloon animal during the event. [JOONGANG PHOTO]
Although not a fight they chose, these brave hearts continue to battle valiantly, taking one step forward in their journey towards recovery, discovering new strength through the love and support provided by events like these, and the tireless efforts of the hospital staff who care for them.
Enrichment Data Snippets:
- Backed by a colossal donation of 300 billion won from the Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Kun-hee’s bereaved family, the Pediatric Cancer and Rare Disease Support Project at Seoul National University Hospital started in 2021, aiming to support treatment and research for children with cancer and rare diseases for the next ten years.
- From 2021 to 2024, the project diagnosed 11,822 patients and treated 5,512 of them, registered over 29,379 pieces of cohort data, and collaborated with 207 medical institutions and 1,529 medical staff to advance pediatric cancer and rare disease care.
- The project aims to raise Korea’s pediatric cancer cure rate (currently close to 90% for standard-risk patients) to world-class levels by keeping up with standardized treatment approaches refined with collected data over the next decade. Furthermore, the project provides holistic patient and family support beyond medical treatment, offering programs and events focusing on the dreams, hopes, and well-being of children battling these illnesses.
- Personalized treatment advances, like minimal residual disease (MRD) testing, enable the detection of one cancer cell in 10,000, improving treatment precision without adding extra costs to patients. The project also seeks to elevate Korea's pediatric cancer care by continuously refining personalized treatment methods and incorporating research findings into clinical practice.
- The children, battling various medical-conditions such as cancer, find solace and strengthen their mental-health through events like the "We Grow" organized by Seoul National University Hospital's Pediatric Cancer and Rare DiseaseSupport Project.
- In the realm of health-and-wellness, Korean pediatric cancer care aims to reach world-class levels by refining standardized treatment approaches, incorporating research findings, and offering support programs that cater to the dreams, hopes, and overall well-being of children fighting these illnesses.
- Fitness-and-exercise, in the form of personalized treatment methods like minimal residual disease (MRD) testing, play a crucial role in the fight against pediatric cancer, enhancing treatment precision without incurring extra costs.
