The Cancer Council reports an increase in the recovery rate of childhood cancer patients in Australia, although the rate varies depending on the type of cancer.
In 2024, 760 children in Australia are expected to be diagnosed with cancer, which accounts for 15.6% of cases per 100,000 children.
Brain cancer and leukemia were the leading causes of cancer deaths among children in 2024, with 34 children dying from brain cancer and 25 from leukemia last year.
Australia ranks 6th among G20 countries for the highest rate of childhood cancer.
