Childhood cancer in Murcia and SpainEvery year, around 50 new cases of childhood cancer are diagnosed in Murcia, and about 1,500 across Spain. Additional Statistics: Childhood cancer in SpainAcross Spain, there are roughly 1,500 children aged 0-18 diagnosed with cancer each year. Among cancer types: Leukaemia is the most common, representing about 30 per cent of paediatric cancer cases. Brain and central nervous system tumours are also frequent, accounting for approximately 20-22 per cent of childhood cancer mortalities. Mortality trends: Childhood cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in the 1-14 age group in Spain.