Childhood cancer is a leading cause of death in children across the world, with more than 300 000 children diagnosed each year. There are many common myths around childhood cancer – Was it caused by something the parents did? Are siblings at risk? Can children tolerate cancer treatment or be cured?

In the below video, Icon Paediatric Haematologist-Oncologist Dr LeLe Aung debunks these common myths and discusses the important information that parents and young adults need to know about childhood cancer.