Children's cancer

In the UK around 1,838 children (aged 0 - 14 years) get diagnosed with cancer each year. Find out out the most common types.

Get information about the possible symptoms of cancer and when to see a cancer specialist.

Find out about what to expect when your child is first diagnosed.

We have more detailed information on some of the more common types of children's cancer.

Find out where to get help and support for you, your child, your family and friends.

In the UK, around 2,300 young people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Find out about the most common types of cancer, symptoms to look out for and more.   

We don't know what causes or how to prevent most childhood cancers. There are some factors that can increase the risk of cancer in children.