Childhood Cancer Awareness

The types of cancers that occur most often in children are different from those seen in adults. The most common cancers of children are listed below. Click here to learn more about Leukemia in general...

Types of Cancer that Develop Most Often in Children

Leukemia is the most common cancer in children and teens, accounting for almost 1 out of 3 cancers. Most childhood leukemias are acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Most of the remaining cases are acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Chronic leukemias are rare in children.