Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People
Cancer is different in children and young people.
Help support the research to beat it.
Donate now to play your part and help more 0-24-year-olds survive cancer with a good quality of life.
And together we will beat cancer.
Different challenges, same determination
Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People is the part of Cancer Research UK dedicated to supporting research into cancers affecting 0-24-year-olds.
Around 4,200 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK. Thanks to research, more than 8 in 10 of those diagnosed today will survive for at least 10 years. But survival for some children’s cancers hasn’t improved much since the 1970s. And many of those who do survive experience long-term side effects from their treatment.
We’re determined to tackle the challenges holding back progress and ensure more children and young people survive cancer with a good quality of life. Find out more about our plans to overcome these challenges.
Our research
Our researchers are working to develop new treatments with fewer long-term side effects, so more of the 4,400 children and young people diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK survive with a good quality of life.
Get involved
From holding a fundraising event and raising awareness, to giving a one-off or regular donation, there’s lots of ways to support our research into children's and young people's cancers. There's also opportunities to partner with us.
About children's cancers
We provide clear information about the most common types of cancer and possible signs and symptoms, as well as about treatments and clinical trials. We also signpost to support available for children with cancer and their families.
Research spotlight: Hope for children with aggressive brain tumours
After decades of little progress, a new study we've part-funded has found a promising combination of drugs that could be used to treat children with DIPG, an aggressive type of brain tumour.
Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Awards
Georgia was delighted to receive her Star Award trophy, t-shirt, certificate and £50 TK Maxx voucher. If your child has been diagnosed with cancer, you can recognise their courage through our Star Awards, supported by TK Maxx.
Give Up Clothes for Good and help support life-saving research
Help more children and young people survive cancer by donating your pre-loved quality clothes to TK Maxx stores. Each bag could raise up to £25 for Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People.