Updated Feb 15, 2021 | 12:30 IST Worldwide there are more than 2,00,000 new cases of childhood cancer per year, 70 per cent of these occur in the developing world. In India, the commonest malignancy in children is leukaemia. Childhood Cancer: Signs and symptoms to be wary of to detect early age cancer and how to identify them  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images New Delhi: Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases in the world. Cancer can affect anyone, at any age, though the risk of every type of cancer depends on various factors. Cancer is also common among children, leading to poor quality of life, reduced survival rates, and extensive need for treatment among children. International Childhood Cancer Day is observed on the 15th of February, every year to spread awareness about childhood cancers, and the need for better care and treatments for the same. In this article, Dr Priti S. Mehta, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist at Masina Hospital, shares insights on the prevalence of childhood cancers in India, and the early signs and symptoms to be wary of.