Children’s cancer – Irish Cancer Society

Cancer is rare in children. Around 190 children and teenagers under the age of 16 are diagnosed each year in Ireland. Children’s cancers are different to adult cancers. They often affect different parts of the body and behave differently. About 1 in every 3 cancers that affects children is leukaemia, which is a blood cancer. The most common tumours in children are brain and central nervous system tumours.

About children’s cancer

After a diagnosis of children’s cancer

Publications about children’s cancer

More information and support

Cancer in the classroom

https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/childrens-cancer#classroom

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