Every year in the United States, an estimated 8,800 children are diagnosed with cancer. The incident of childhood cancer, over the same time period, has remained relatively stable.
Childhood cancer is far more treatable than adult cancers.
We are treating different types of cancers. The majority of children diagnosed will be cured of their cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, cancer in children is most commonly found in the blood and bone marrow, bone, and lymph nodes and the brain, nervous system, kidneys, and soft tissues. The following are the most common types. Leukemia - Diagnosed by blood tests and bone marrow biopsy.