About Cancer
Children's cancers are much less common than adult cancers. Children develop different types of cancer than adults but they often have the same types of treatments. There is information here about several types of children's cancer. There is also information about some children's cancers in the adult cancer sections.
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They can be very similar to those of other childhood illnesses. It is important to go to your child's GP if you're worried.
The most common types of children's cancers are acute leukaemias (a type of blood cancer) and cancers of the brain and spinal cord.
We don't know what causes or how to prevent most children's cancers. There are some factors that can increase the risk of cancer in children.
Get information and support to help you cope when your child has just been diagnosed with cancer.
We have more detailed information on some types of children's cancer.
There is lots of help and support available for children, their parents, siblings and other family members.
Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People is the part of Cancer Research UK dedicated to supporting research into cancers affecting 0-24 year olds. Learn more about our world-leading research and ways to get involved.
Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People
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