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CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER
Childhood Cancer Statistics
Every year, 17,000 children in the United States and more than 300,000 worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. Incidence rates are increasing every year. In the last 25 years, only four drugs have been developed and approved specifically for children. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children.

More than 17,000 innocent children in the United States are forced into the fight of a lifetime with a cancer diagnosis. While decades of research have pushed survival rates above 80%, more children are lost to cancer than any other disease. And two-thirds of those who do survive suffer long-term effects from the treatments used to save their lives. Notwithstanding, less than 4% of federal funding for cancer research is aimed at solving childhood cancers. That's why it's critical that CURE pours funds into research - so science, and treatments, continue to advance.
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The heartbeat of CURE Childhood Cancer is the children and families they serve. Their goal is to walk beside patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment and beyond, providing critical assistance at every step of their journeys. These are just a few ways in which we provide tangible, ongoing support.
Cancer Research is the Key
Studies reveal that lifestyle behaviors and environmental factors account for around 70-90% of adult cancer cases. Unlike many adult cancers, most causes of childhood cancer are unknown and therefore, not preventable. Childhood cancers are quite simply different from adult cancers, and the research that has increased adult survival rates rarely trickles down to help children.
Nearly every child diagnosed with cancer in the 1950’s died. Due to research, today more than 80% of children diagnosed will live.
While that is great progress, it isn’t enough because 1 of every 5 children doesn’t survive and many who do survive will experience significant complications from today’s harsh treatments.
CURE is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families.
