Childhood cancer - UK statistics
The term ‘childhood cancer’, that is, cancer diagnosed before the age of 15, includes a wide range of illnesses that are generally unlike adult cancers.
In the UK, 1,538 children were diagnosed with cancer in 2002.
The childhood cancer statistics on these pages are designed for use by health professionals. If you are looking for information because you or someone you know has been affected by childhood cancer, then the CancerHelp UK pages on children's cancers may be more useful and relevant. CancerHelp UK also includes a straightforward guide to understanding statistics.
Statistics on the incidence of childhood cancer in Britain
Statistics on childhood cancer mortality
Statistics on childhood cancer survival
Childhood cancer incidence and mortality trends
Information on the causes of childhood cancers
Information on the genetic factors associated with childhood cancer
Information on childhood cancer symptoms and diagnosis
Information on the treatment and follow-up for children with cancer
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