Childhood cancer includes many distinct disease types, each with its own biology, treatment approach, and research focus.
These categories reflect how cancers are grouped and studied across Children’s Oncology Group (COG), where specialized teams focus on advancing care for each diagnosis.
Even if you don’t see the disease category you’re looking for, COG may still be conducting research in that area. Reach out to info@childrensoncologygroup.org for more information about related research and ongoing work.
Clinical trials are research studies that test how well new medical approaches, such as drugs, treatments, or screening methods, work in people to improve care and quality of life. These studies are carefully designed and monitored to ensure safety and effectiveness, rely on voluntary participation, and are essential for turning scientific discoveries into real-world patient treatments.
When you donate to COG, you support a network of more than 13,500 researchers, clinicians, and specialists across over 220 institutions worldwide. This collaborative model moves discoveries from the lab into real-world care, improving how children and adolescents are treated at every stage of their journey.
