The Regional Hospital of Baixo Amazonas (HRBA) reported that during 2025, it treated 144 children in its pediatric oncology department. Of these patients, 48% are receiving ongoing clinical follow-up while 22% are currently undergoing active treatment for cancer. A small percentage, 4%, are in the staging phase, which assesses the extent of the disease, and 26% received non-oncological diagnoses after further medical investigation. This data underscores the importance of ongoing care and the challenge of pediatric cancer management in the region.

Among the confirmed cancer cases, leukemia accounts for the vast majority, comprising 74% of all diagnoses at the hospital. Following leukemia, lymphomas represent 15% of cases, while adrenal neuroblastoma accounts for 4%. These statistics highlight the epidemiological profile of pediatric oncology in the facility, illustrating a heavy prevalence of hematological diseases among the children treated.

The findings from HRBA not only contribute to understanding the types of cancers affecting children in Santarém and surrounding areas but also emphasize the need for enhanced healthcare resources and policies targeted at improving cancer care for pediatric patients. Increased awareness and targeted research may help address these pressing health challenges in the region's healthcare system.