Childhood cancer is not rare. It does not discriminate, and it robs children of a "normal" childhood. Approximately 15,695 families in the United States alone hear the devastating news that their child has cancer every year. Below are resources to help you become further educated about childhood cancer and receive additional support.
FAST FACTS:
Childhood cancer is not one disease – there are more than 12 major types of pediatric cancers and over 100 subtypes.
Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in the country.
Every 36 minutes in the United States a child is diagnosed with cancer.
1 in 5 children diagnosed with childhood cancer with not survive.
More than 95% of childhood cancer survivors will have a significant health related issue by the time they are 45 years of age. These health related issues are side-effects of either the cancer or more commonly, the result of its treatment.
There are only six drugs that were approved in the first instance for use in cancer treatment for children,
From 2008 through 2018, the NCI spent an average of 4.08% of its research funding on childhood cancers research.
FAST FACTS:
Childhood cancer is not one disease – there are more than 12 major types of pediatric cancers and over 100 subtypes.
Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in the country.
Every 36 minutes in the United States a child is diagnosed with cancer.
1 in 5 children diagnosed with childhood cancer with not survive.
More than 95% of childhood cancer survivors will have a significant health related issue by the time they are 45 years of age. These health related issues are side-effects of either the cancer or more commonly, the result of its treatment.
There are only six drugs that were approved in the first instance for use in cancer treatment for children,
From 2008 through 2018, the NCI spent an average of 4.08% of its research funding on childhood cancers research.
