Why do we celebrate International Childhood Cancer Day?

‌International Childhood Cancer Day 15 Feb 2025.
‌ International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is a global collaborative campaign that takes place every year on February 15 to raise awareness about childhood cancer and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families.
‌ Why is International Childhood Cancer Day celebrated?

‌International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is a global collaborative campaign, held annually on February 15, to raise awareness about childhood cancer and its unique challenges. nternational Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is a global collaborative campaign, held annually on February 15, to raise awareness about childhood cancer and its unique challenges.

‌ When is National childhood cancer Day?
‌As the world observes International Childhood Cancer Day (15 February), the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the challenges faced by children with cancer in countries affected by conflict and emergency. s the world observes International Childhood Cancer Day (15 February), the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the challenges faced by children with cancer in countries affected by conflict and emergency.

‌What is the theme for childhood cancer Day 2025?
‌The "Close the Care Gap" theme for World Paediatric Cancer Day 2025 emphasises the collective effort required to overcome these inequities, ensuring that every child facing cancer has the opportunity to receive timely, high-quality treatment and care, regardless of where they live or their background.

‌ What is the slogan for childhood cancer?
‌The ACCO motto “Go Gold®” was adopted as an ACCO program in 2010 to describe multiple opportunities for children, families, corporations, and schools to help spread awareness about childhood cancer.

‌ Who introduced Cancer Day?
It takes place every year on 4 February. World Cancer Day is an international day observed every 4 February to raise awareness about cancer, encourage its prevention, and mobilise action to address the global cancer epidemic. The day is led by UICC and was established in the year 2000.

‌What is the color for childhood cancer?
Wear GOLD, the color of pediatric cancer awareness, throughout September to show support for patients everywhere who have previously or are currently battling cancer.

‌ What are the most common cancers in children?
The most common types of cancer diagnosed in children ages 0 to 14 years are leukemias, brain and other central nervous system (CNS) tumors, and Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) - The most common childhood cancer, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia accounts for about 34 percent of all cancers in children.

‌ What theme is cancer?
This year's World Cancer Day theme is “United by Unique,” meaning every experience with cancer is unique, and it will take all of us united to create a world.
This year's theme, “Close the Care Gap,” is about understanding and recognizing the disparities in cancer care and the urgent need to address these inequities.

‌ Why do we celebrate International Childhood Cancer Day?
It is a reminder to prioritize research and initiatives aimed at combating childhood cancer and ensuring better outcomes for children worldwide. It highlights the need for more equitable access to treatment and care for all children with cancer, everywhere.

‌ How many children survive cancer?

Today, the overall 5 year survival rate for childhood cancer is close to 80%. Because treatment cure rates have increased, the population of childhood cancer survivors has also increased.

‌ What is childhood cancer called?
The most common types of childhood cancer are leukemia, brain and spinal cord tumors, lymphoma, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor (a type of kidney cancer), retinoblastoma, and cancers of the bone and soft tissue. Also called pediatric cancer.

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