Blood Cancer Awareness Month

How is childhood cancer different to adult cancer?

Childhood cancer is different from adult cancer in many ways. It is much less common, and the types of cancer children develop often affect the blood, brain, spinal cord, or lymphatic system. 

Treatment options need to consider a child’s growth, development, and long-term health. Childhood cancer symptoms can often look like common childhood illnesses; it’s important to speak to a doctor if symptoms are persistent, progressive, or occur in clusters. Thanks to advances in treatment, more and more children are surviving, so care also focuses on their well-being and managing any long-term effects.

How CCLG supports children yound young people affected by cancer

At CCLG, we bring together the children and young people’s cancer community. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives. We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer.