Two Tijuana programs are reporting encouraging results in childhood cancer care. Fundación Castro Limón, which has offered free pediatric cancer treatment in Baja California for 23 years, now counts 137 children declared cancer-free, according to CiudadTijuana (October 20, 2026). Separately, the pediatric oncology program at the Hospital General de Tijuana reports a 76% survival rate, above the national average, according to El Imparcial (July 27, 2026).
Fundación Castro Limón: free care, start to finish
The foundation runs the Centro Oncológico Pediátrico de Baja California, where treatment is completely free for families. CiudadTijuana reports that 99 children are currently in treatment there. Care goes beyond chemotherapy to include medication and nutritional support.
Earlier this year, the foundation’s “Baja con Quimio” campaign set out to fund 2,650 chemotherapy sessions for children and teens during June and July, Diario Tijuana reported. Over its history, the foundation has provided more than 349,000 medical services.
Hospital General de Tijuana: 76% survival
The public hospital’s pediatric oncology program treats children from across the state, mostly from low-income families. About half of its patients come from outside Tijuana, including San Quintín and Ensenada. A volunteer with the hospital’s support board, the Patronato Pro Hospital General de Tijuana, credited the program’s dedicated multidisciplinary team and wraparound support for families with raising survival.
Why it matters
Childhood cancer is often highly treatable when children get timely, complete treatment. Free care and strong support for families make it more likely that children finish their treatment. Both programs depend partly on community donations.
Resumen en español
La Fundación Castro Limón cumple 23 años brindando tratamiento oncológico gratuito a niños en Baja California, con 137 pacientes declarados libres de cáncer y 99 actualmente en tratamiento. Por su parte, el programa de Oncología Pediátrica del Hospital General de Tijuana reporta una tasa de supervivencia del 76%, superior a la media nacional, gracias a un equipo multidisciplinario y al acompañamiento integral a las familias.
Sources: CiudadTijuana, October 20, 2026; El Imparcial, July 27, 2026; Diario Tijuana, May 28, 2026.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice.
