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International Childhood Cancer Day 2025

Published on: 14 February 2025

A global campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer and its unique challenges.

Mother and son hugging

Each year, 15 February marks International Childhood Cancer Day, highlighting the importance of community participation and support in tackling the challenges related to childhood cancer.

In the UK, lymphoma is the third most common cancer in children. Around 140 children aged under 15 are diagnosed with lymphoma each year.

If your child, or a child you know, has been diagnosed with lymphoma, we have information that you might find helpful:
•    Luca has lymphoma, our new storybook for children diagnosed with lymphoma
•    information about lymphoma in children
•    information about the practical concerns you might have if your child has lymphoma
•    personal stories from young people with lymphoma.