Childhood Cancers
| Version for teenagers |
| Version for younger children |
Cancer in childhood is very rare and it affects only 1 in every 650 children. The cure rate for childhood cancer is 65%. Cancer or a tumour can effect any part of the body - your blood, muscle, bone, every cell.
This page is designed for younger children. If you find this part too easy you can go to the version for adolescents and teenagers.
Cancer happens when the cells in the body grow too quickly. If you have cancer it means that some of the cells have stopped working properly. More cancer cells are made and this can cause a lump or tumour (another name some people call cancer).
If you have recently found out you (or someone you know) have got cancer there are a lot of new words you will hear. You might also have to have some tests at the hospital. Click on the links below to find out more about cancer and the tests you might have.
Your mum or dad might like to look at the paediatric information booklets. Staff at The Royal Marsden NHS Trust have produced these booklets for parents and other adults.
