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Children and young people's cancers

Children develop different types of cancers than adults, with around 1,900 children under the age of 14 diagnosed each year. The most common types of childhood cancer are acute leukaemia and cancers of the brain and spinal cord. Thanks to research into new treatments, 8 in 10 children diagnosed with cancer will live for at least five years.
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A medical professional holding a tube containing a blood sample

A new blood test that uncovers hidden changes inside cancer cells could help doctors find the best treatments for children and young people with cancer. A new blood test that uncovers hidden changes inside cancer cells could help doctors find the best treatments for children and young people with cancer.

by Tim Gunn | Analysis | 9 June 2025

9 June 2025

The 50-layer pink dress made from clothes donated to the TK Maxx Give Up Clothes for Good campaign showcases a tight bodice and a flowing train.

We're celebrating the £50m raised by TK Maxx with a 50-layer dress modelled by Naomie Harris - and we're highlighting how their support has helped fund research into children's and young people's cancers. We're celebrating the £50m raised by TK Maxx with a 50-layer dress modelled by Naomie Harris - and we're highlighting how their support has helped fund research into children's and young people's cancers.

by Amal Iman | News | 21 May 2025

21 May 2025

Pictures of Taylor, Zaid and Eilidh in hospital during their cancer treatment.

Four teenagers and young adults tell us what it's like to receive a lifechanging cancer diagnosis while your life is still taking shape. Four teenagers and young adults tell us what it's like to receive a lifechanging cancer diagnosis while your life is still taking shape.

by Tom Bourton, Tim Gunn | Personal stories | 4 April 2025

4 April 2025

A group of postgraduate researchers working in a laboratory at the University of Nottingham.
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Our Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month research roundup

Around 2,200 teenagers and young adults are diagnosed with cancer in the UK every year. For Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, we're highlighting some of the ways we're working to help them. Around 2,200 teenagers and young adults are diagnosed with cancer in the UK every year. For Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, we're highlighting some of the ways we're working to help them.

by Ben Sammon, Tim Gunn | In depth | 26 March 2025

26 March 2025

Head shots of Dr Lian Ni Lee, Sânziana Foia and Professor Christine Harrison

For International Women's Day 2025, we're celebrating three inspirational women and the contributions they have made to cancer research For International Women's Day 2025, we're celebrating three inspirational women and the contributions they have made to cancer research

by Amy Warnock | In depth | 8 March 2025

8 March 2025

A group of three Cancer Research UK scientists Group of researchers looking at a data file in a lab

A first-of-its-kind drug that protects the hearing of babies, children and young people undergoing cancer treatment has been approved for NHS use in England, based on the results of one of our trials.   A first-of-its-kind drug that protects the hearing of babies, children and young people undergoing cancer treatment has been approved for NHS use in England, based on the results of one of our trials.  

by Tim Gunn | News | 28 January 2025

28 January 2025

George and his parents stand by the bell in hospital surrounded by medical staff

At just two years old, George became the youngest person in the world to be treated with the nanoknife. For the courage he showed through his treatment, he received one of our Star Awards. At just two years old, George became the youngest person in the world to be treated with the nanoknife. For the courage he showed through his treatment, he received one of our Star Awards.

by Lynn Daly | Personal stories | 11 December 2024

11 December 2024

Headshot of poet and author Joseph Aaron Coelho OBE FRSL

Renowned children’s poet and author, Joseph Coelho, has published a special poem inspired by children from across the UK who shared their cancer stories for the launch of our Star Awards. Renowned children’s poet and author, Joseph Coelho, has published a special poem inspired by children from across the UK who shared their cancer stories for the launch of our Star Awards.

by Amy Warnock | Personal stories | 4 December 2024

4 December 2024

Caitlin, who was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma this year and is going to take part in our INTER-EWING-1 trial.

INTER-EWING-1, the largest and most ambitious study ever conducted into Ewing sarcoma, could transform how we treat the disease, which mainly affects children and young people.   INTER-EWING-1, the largest and most ambitious study ever conducted into Ewing sarcoma, could transform how we treat the disease, which mainly affects children and young people.  

by Momoko Bowles | Analysis | 25 September 2024

25 September 2024

CT scan of a glioblastoma brain tumour highlighted in one section of the brain.

Brain tumour survival remains low and current treatments can have life-altering side effects. That's why Cancer Research UK is awarding £8m more to our Brain Tumour Centres of Excellence to accelerate our discovery of kinder and more effective treatments. Brain tumour survival remains low and current treatments can have life-altering side effects. That's why Cancer Research UK is awarding £8m more to our Brain Tumour Centres of Excellence to accelerate our discovery of kinder and more effective treatments.

by Sadaf Shafaghmotlagh | News | 24 September 2024

24 September 2024