Children’s cancers
Jasper was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged 5.
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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Signs and symptoms of cancer in children
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.
What is children's cancer?
The most common types of children's cancers are acute leukaemias (a type of blood cancer) and cancers of the brain and spinal cord.
Risks and causes of children's cancers
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.
My child has just been diagnosed
Get information and support to help you cope when your child has just been diagnosed with cancer.
Children's cancer types
We have more detailed information on some types of children's cancer.
Support and organisations
There is lots of help and support available for children, their parents, siblings and other family members.
Teenage and young adult (TYA) cancers
Adam was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma aged 14.
Around 2,300 young people aged 15-24 are diagnosed with cancer each year in the UK. Find out more about different cancer types, coping and who can help.
Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People
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.
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