International Childhood Cancer Day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families. The theme for 2022 is ‘Better Survival’ is achievable #throughyourhands.

FACTS ABOUT CHILDHOOD CANCER

• Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among children and adolescents worldwide; approximately 280,000 children ages 0-19 are diagnosed with cancer each year.
• In Latin America and the Caribbean, it is estimated that at least 29,000 children and adolescents under the age of 19 will be affected by cancer annually. Of these, about 10,000 will die from this disease.
• In high-income countries, more than 80% of children with cancer are cured, but in many low- and middle-income countries, the cure rate is about 20%
• The impact of childhood cancer translates into years of life lost, more significant inequalities, and economic difficulties. This situation can and should change.