About measures against childhood cancer

　Those who have been treated for cancer in childhood (experienced childhood cancer) may have an increased risk of complications or the risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases or cancer depending on the effects of the cancer itself or the effects of treatment. In order to detect the disease early and prevent the disease from becoming more severe, the following medical institutions can receive a test by the "Yokohama Childhood Cancer Experienced Dock" and a "long-term follow-up" consultation.

　It is said that those who have been treated for cancer in childhood (experienced childhood cancer) may have increased risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases and cancer from a young age, such as those in their 20s, due to the effects of previous treatments. In order to detect diseases at an early stage and prevent them from becoming more severe, it is important to receive regular health check-up using health checkups and other means.
　In November, the Yokohama City Children's Cancer Hospital and Yokohama City Minato Red Cross Hospital have been working together to provide a health check-up menu for those with experienced childhood cancer in Yokohama City Minato Red Cross Hospital. (No age limit, non-Yokohama citizens can also be inspected.)
　For details, please refer to the following page.
　Yokohama City Minato Red Cross Hospital Medical Examination Center website (outside site)

What is a long-term follow-up?
　People who have been treated for childhood cancer may have complications (late complications) caused by the effects of cancer (tumour) themselves or the effects of treatments such as pharmacotherapy and radiation therapy as they grow and grow over time. May be seen. In order to take appropriate action, regular consultation and follow-up is required.
　In Yokohama City, it is possible to have a medical examination at Yokohama City Children's Cancer Cooperation Hospital.

　"Kanagawa Prefectural Children's Medical Center" has been designated as "Child Cancer Center Hospital" (designated by the country) so that pediatric cancer patients and their families can receive appropriate medical care and support with peace of mind.
　The Children's Cancer Consultation Support Office has been set up as a consultation desk to provide consultation services such as illness and treatment, schools and work, medical expenses and welfare services.

　[Hospital name]　Kanagawa Children's Medical Center
　[Location]　2-138-4, Mutsukawa, Minami-ku, Yokohama-shi

◆Child Cancer Consultation Support Office
　Weekdays from 8:30 to 17:15
　Telephone 045-711-2351 (Representative) ※Please tell him "Child Cancer Consultation"
　E-mail shounigan@kcmc.jp
For details, please refer to the following page.

In Motoichi, we designate three hospitals with a track record in pediatric cancer treatment in the city as "Yokohama-shi pediatric cancer cooperation hospital" and build improvement of medical treatment system and consultation support system.

　A metaverse exchange event `` YOKOHAMA Space Adventure '' was held as a trial to create a place for children who have repeatedly been hospitalized and discharged for a long period of time without worrying about changes in appearance due to the side effects of treatment, and to create a place for interaction that supports the heart. did.

(1) Targets

Children who have been hospitalized for a long period of time, children who have been hospitalized or discharged from hospitals due to chronic illness, etc.
A child who has experienced a major illness or his sibling

※Quiz and mini-games are available for junior high school students and above.

(2) Date of implementation

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 13:30 to 15:00

　[Program]

　We will try to activate communication between participants while challenging the game while cooperating with the team.

　・Orientation

　・Exchange through games

　・Awards Ceremony

(3) Access method

Access from your smartphone or PC wherever you like, such as a home or hospital.

No special equipment such as VR goggles is required

※Application has been closed.

　
　Questionnaire about Yokohama-shi pediatric cancer finished investigation period on October 31.
　The results will be posted at a later date.

　The Global Gold September Campaign (World Children's Cancer Awareness Campaign) is a valuable treasure like gold for children to raise children's cancer and call for support in September every year around the world. This is a campaign to light up buildings and bridges that symbolize the region in gold.
　This year's theme, "Fighting and Support for Children's Cancer, Gold Medal for Everyone! ~ I'm doing my best to treat like this ~ What can I do?" And held a gold light-up at various facilities in the city in Yokohama.

From 18:30 on Monday, September 9th, we will broadcast YouTube of implementation facilities in various places including Yokohama!
YouTube Official "GSC Channel" 2024 Main Event Online Broadcast
https://www.youtube.com/live/YsZ2sC9LkCE (external site)

From Tuesday, September 3, Reiwa 6 to Monday, September 9
※Yokohama Children's Hospice-Umi and Sora's house is from Saturday, September 7 to Monday, September 9
※Kanagawa Children's Medical Center is from Monday, September 9 to Monday, September 30.

・Anivelsel Minato Mirai, Yokohama
・Kanagawa Prefectural Office
・Kanagawa Children's Medical Center
・Zonohana Park
・Goddess Bridge
・Yokohama CosmoWorld (Amusement Park) Cosmo Clock 21
・Yokohama Children's Hospice-Umi and Sora's House
・Yokohama-shi Government Building
・Yokohama hammerhead
・Yokohama Marine Tower

If the immunity already obtained in Vaccinations is lost due to bone marrow transplantation and it is necessary to vaccinate again, the cost will be borne by the patient.
The city of Yokohama subsidizes the cost of Vaccinations to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and reduce the financial burden.
For more information, please visit the following page.