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In 2024, more than 9,500 children age 15 and younger will receive a cancer diagnosis, according to the . If someone you love experiences childhood cancer, there’s something you should know.��

“It’s scary for a parent to hear that their child had cancer,” says Alexander Chou, M.D., assistant professor of Pediatrics and assistant attending pediatrician at 91�鶹��Ʒ. “[However], kids who were diagnosed at a young age are thriving and going off to college, getting married and having children of their own.”��

Common Childhood Cancers��

Cancer occurs when cells grow and multiply in an out-of-control manner. These abnormal cells can spread to other body parts, a process called metastasis.����

While many cancers can affect children, some of the most common include:��

Could It Be Cancer?��

When present, symptoms of childhood cancer vary widely. Your child may experience cold- or flu-like symptoms: fever, nausea and a poor appetite. More severe symptoms include bone pain, seizures and difficulty walking.����

Talk with your child’s pediatrician if you notice any symptoms, including those that don’t go away or the following:��