Among the 12 major types of childhood cancers, leukemias (blood type cancers) and cancers of the brain and central nervous system account for more than half of the new cases. About one-third of childhood cancers are leukemias. The most common solid tumors are brain tumors (e.g., gliomas and medulloblastomas), with other solid tumors (e.g., neuroblastomas, Wilms tumors, and sarcomas such as rhabdomyosarcoma and osteosarcoma) being less common. Browse information about childhood cancers: treatment, research, and other topics related to the disease.
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Childhood Cancer
Every cell in our bodies is tightly regulated with respect to growth, interaction with other cells, and even its life ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Leukemia
(Cáncer infantil: Leucemia)About LeukemiaThe term leukemia refers to cancers of the white blood cells, which are ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Lymphoma
The term lymphoma refers to cancers that originate in the body's lymphatic tissues. Lymphatic tissues include the lymph ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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