Children's cancers

The information on this page is for parents. See below for links to useful websites and contact numbers for cancer organisations.

Resources for children are available on the information for younger children and information for older children pages.

General information

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support aims to improve the lives of people affected by cancer by providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support. Also produces booklets on different types of cancer and on aspects of living with cancer. 

Freephone helpline – 0808 808 00 00

Cancer Research UK - children’s cancers pages

The Cancer Research UK website has information on different types of cancer and living with cancer.

Cancer Research UK freephone helpline: 0808 800 4040

Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG)

Produces information on a wide range of children's cancers.

Blood Cancer UK 

Produces information about childhood leukaemia.

Young Lives vs Cancer

Produces a range of information for children, young people and their families.

Lymphoma Action

Produces information about lymphomas including "Young person's guide to lymphoma".

Click on the headings to see what information is available. If you require printed copies please contact our Cancer Information Centre, or order the information direct from the organisations listed.

This page last reviewed: 08/07/2024