Childhood cancer patients in Lebanon must battle disease while under fire

Carol Zeghayer, a 9-year-old cancer patient, faces challenges accessing treatment at a children’s cancer center in Beirut due to the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which has made the journey dangerous and lengthy. Despite the ongoing war, the center strives to ensure uninterrupted care for patients, including Carol and Mohammad Mousawi, who have been displaced multiple times. As Lebanon grapples with economic collapse and war, the center faces urgent funding needs to continue treating over 400 young cancer patients.

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