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Nagpur: Central India’s first dedicated paediatric oncology (treating children with cancer) was launched at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) near Jamtha on Wednesday. But paediatric oncology requires a specialized team beginning from paediatric physicians to surgeons and nurses etc. Almost 5% of all cancers are paediatric cancers. Though there are various schemes to help poor patient afford the treatment, yet there are certain patients who cannot afford the treatment. The institute, established by Aabaji Thatte Seva Aur Anusandhan Trust, also dedicated bone marrow transplant (BMT) facility to the patients.“NCI has decided that no paediatric patient would be sent back for want of money..