According to the International Union Against Cancer, although “childhood cancers represent a small percentage of all cancers, each year more than 160,000 children [worldwide] are diagnosed and cancer is the second most common cause of death, after accidents, among children in developed countries. ”
Menurut Perhimpunan Internasional Melawan Kanker, meskipun ” kanker anak persentasenya kecil dibanding semua kanker, setiap tahun ada lebih dari 160.000 anak [di seluruh dunia] yang terdiagnosis dan kanker adalah penyebab kedua kematian anak - anak, setelah kecelakaan, di negara - negara maju ”.