On the occasion of National Cancer Day, children in treatment at the HGP receive gifts from Santa Claus

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Numerous smiles and emotions have marked the Department of Oncology at the Palmas General Hospital on Tuesday, October 27, in the morning, on the occasion of the National Day of Fight Against Cancer. Children treated for the disease received gifts from Santa Claus.

The 9-year-old Pereira Pâmela, who treats acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL), received a keyboard. "I wrote the note to Santa and I did not think that my wish would be granted, I am very happy," he said.

On this occasion, Pâmela's mother, Janicleia Pereira de Souza, sang the song "Tá na mano de Deus", composed by Géssica Santos. "I am very moved by my daughter's desire to be fulfilled, she has treated leukemia for two years, we live in Gurupi and every Tuesday I come to Palmas for treatment," he said.

Enzo Rodrigues Carvalho, 9, also received a gift. "I had a cell phone that I had asked for Santa, now there is something for me to play when I am hospitalized."

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The action of the oncology sector of the General Hospital of Palmas, associated with Fábrika Nutrition, made the happiness of the children and the adults during the treatment of the Hospital. "Today, we have 33 children in treatment, including some from inside the state who come every six months to take exams and return to their hometowns." A lot of kids are being transferred in other cities because Palmas is not yet a reference in this area, "says the humanization sector coordinator HGP, Goiamara Borges.

Chiefs and employees of the units of the General Law Office of the Union in the State of Tocantins were also present.

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Recent data from the World Health Organization show that the number of cancer deaths in Brazil has increased by 31%. It is the second leading cause of death in the country after cardiovascular disease.