Childhood Cancers

Childhood cancers refer to a group of diseases that primarily occur in children and adolescents under the age of 18. These cancers can affect any part of the body and can vary in terms of their symptoms, treatment, and prognosis.

Some of the most common types of childhood cancers include:

1. Leukemia: This is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. The two main types of leukemia in children are acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

2. Brain and central nervous system tumors: