Every year on February 15th, International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) seeks to spread awareness for childhood cancer. The day also encourages support for the families of children with cancer.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 300,000 children between the ages of 0 and 19 are diagnosed with cancer each year. Every three minutes, a child dies of cancer. Some of the most common types of childhood cancers include:
- Leukemia
- Brain cancer
- Lymphoma
- Solid tumors, such as neuroblastoma
Childhood Cancer International created ICCD in 2002. Childhood Cancer International consists of a network of parent organizations in 90 countries.
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