2023-08-08 00:00:40
While most tumors in adults are caused by preventable risk factors, when they occur in pediatric patients it is different because to date the reason for their appearance has not been identified.
According to the WHO, 300,000 new cases of tumors in minors are reported each year.
The Mexican influencer Emilio Betancourt is 25 years old and was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Social networks fulfill various functions that go beyond entertainment. Sometimes they also serve to create awareness among the population about a particular disease. A clear example can be seen with the influencer Emilio Betancourt, who suffers from terminal cancer although for years he has become a motivator and example for others.
The first moment that changed his life forever occurred when he was barely 13 years old and was diagnosed with a tumor. His case is not unique because the World Health Organization (WHO) It affirms that every year 300 thousand minors are reported with some type of neoplasia. The figure is quite high and the most alarming thing is that many of the patients develop discomfort that lasts for the rest of their lives.
In this regard, there is a very big difference that must be clarified. Most cases of cancer in adults are caused by risk factors that can be prevented. From the obesity to smoking and sedentary lifestyle They are the main triggers for tumors.
On the other hand, when it comes to minors the situation is quite different. To date, the origin of this disease in pediatric patients is not known with certainty, although on some occasions it is a genetic problem.
Childhood cancer in Mexico
According to the Ministry of Health (SSa), between 50 and 60 percent of pediatric patients manage to overcome the disease. This figure is higher than the average in Latin America, where it barely reaches 30 percent, according to data from the National Center for Child and Adolescent Health (Censia) of the Ministry of Health.
In general, the chances of cure are greater in girls and boys than in adults, since 50 percent of cases during childhood are due to acute lymphoblastic leukemiaa type of cancer with a high chance of being cured because it is less aggressive.
In any case, one of the main problems with any type of tumor is the probability of recurrence. Therefore, it is quite misleading to claim that the disease can be defeated because at any time it can reappear or spread to other parts of the body.
Influencer with terminal cancer says goodbye to everyone on TikTok
back with Emilio Betancourt, in recent years he has become a celebrity in Mexico. He is 25 years old and in total he has overcome cancer more than 10 times. It has all been thanks to strict medical treatment and a total change in his lifestyle.
At the same time, he gives conferences throughout Latin America to share his life experience with others and be a motivation for those who go through a similar situation. Similarly, she has collaborated with multiple brands so that her message reaches as many ears as possible.
Unfortunately, despite all the medical treatments that the influencer has undergone, he posted a video to make it known that he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. But although it is unfortunate news, he took it with optimism and assured that he is ready for everything that can happen.
In this sense, he assured that the doctors told him that there is nothing left to do because all possibilities have been exhausted. So now he only has a few months to live. While beyond the sadness he stresses that he plans to enjoy the rest of his life.
It’s my time to leave ❤️ and this is my story… #always #foryou #emiliobetancourt #motivation #insipracion #cancer
For his part, his video posted on TikTok has become one of the most popular on the platform. To date, it has accumulated more than 1.3 million likes and has received more than 72,000 comments.
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