September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, our Nation stands with the thousands of families who face the tremendous challenges of childhood cancer.  We acknowledge their fortitude, faith, and unbreakable spirit—and we solemnly honor the memories of the precious young souls taken far too soon.

Tragically, over the last 50 years, rates of child cancer have skyrocketed by more than 40 percent.  To reverse these devastating trends, my Administration’s Make America Healthy Again initiative is working towards our goal of rooting out all chronic illnesses and health problems in children—including cancer—by getting toxins out of our environment, poisons out of our food supply, and ensuring our children are healthy and strong.

To further deliver hope to every child battling cancer, my Administration remains steadfast in our mission to finding a cure for these vicious diseases and advancing new, less invasive, and more effective treatments for all forms of cancer.  We are investing in preventative care and stopping cancer before it can take root by encouraging healthy eating, identifying leading causes of childhood cancer, and expanding access to cutting-edge therapies.

At the same time, we are committed to easing the financial burden for families whose children face cancer.  No parent should have to choose between paying for treatment and keeping a roof over their head.  That is why we are requiring hospitals and insurers to disclose actual prices—not estimates—and making drug and treatment costs comparable across providers, creating a more affordable and high-quality healthcare system.

This September, we vow to continue our work to deliver our youngest warriors the support they need to achieve ultimate victory over cancer—and to give every child the opportunity to live the great American life they deserve.

(source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/09/childhood-cancer-awareness-month/)

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM), a national and international health campaign to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancers, which are the leading cause of death by disease for children in the United States. It is a time to recognize children, families, survivors, and researchers affected by these devastating diseases, and to support advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and cures.
 

What is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month?

• It is an annual campaign that takes place in September. 

• It focuses on raising public awareness about pediatric cancer.

• It aims to increase funding for research into new treatments and cures. 

• It honors the children and families affected by childhood cancer. 

Key Facts about Childhood Cancer:

• Globally, 400,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, and 90% of these cases occur in low-and middle-income countries. 

• In high-income countries, survival rates are often over 80%, but this is a significant global inequality. 

• The most common childhood cancers include leukemia, brain and spinal cord tumors, and neuroblastoma. 

How to Get Involved:

• Support Research: .

  Advocate for increased funding for research to develop less toxic, targeted, and more effective treatments for childhood cancers. 

• Connect with Organizations:.

  Reach out to major childhood cancer organizations for information and ways to support their work. 

• Spread Awareness:.

  Share information about CCAM with friends, family, and social networks to help increase awareness. 

• Offer Support:.

  Provide strength and support to children battling cancer, their families, and their caregivers. 

(source: https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/childhood-cancer-awareness-month/)