Abstract
Pediatric cancer is a rare childhood illness that often goes undetected due to similarity of presenting symptoms with other benign conditions. The exact cause of childhood cancer is unknown and thus not preventable. Pediatric cancer results from the rapid growth and multiplication of abnormal cells in the body. These cancer cells typically form tumors, or masses of abnormal cells, which may travel to other parts of the body, where they continue to grow at exponential rates, forming new tumors. The most common childhood cancers include leukemia; lymphoma; brain, bone, and kidney cancer; and cancer of the nerve cells. Children diagnosed with cancer experience myriad social–emotional, behavioral, academic, and medical side effects, which may have lifelong ramifications. Knowledge of evidence-based treatments and strategies and clear communication among all individuals working with the child are crucial to supporting children, from diagnosis to remittance.