Brain Cancer See All  Anatomy of a Child's Brain in Brain Cancer The brain can be divided into 3 main parts: the cerebrum, the brainstem, and the cerebellum....more  Brain Tumors in Children in Brain Cancer A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. The brain is part of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS also includes the spinal cord. ...more  Overview of Diagnostic Tests for Nervous System Disorders in Children in Brain Cancer Evaluating and diagnosing damage to the nervous system can be complicated.

Other Cancers See All  Germ Cell Tumors (GCTs) in Children in Other Cancers Germ cells form as a baby grows in the womb. The cells usually form the eggs (ova) in females and the sperm in males. Germ cell tumors are made up of these underdeveloped cells. The tumors may be cancer (malignant) or not cancer (benign). ...more  Neuroblastoma in Other Cancers Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor. It grows in nerve tissue of babies and young children. The cancer cells grow in young nerve cells of a baby growing in the womb.

Skin Cancer See All  Skin Cancer in Children in Skin Cancer Skin cancer is a type of cancer that grows in the cells of the skin. It can spread to and damage nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Skin cancer is rare in children....more  Treatment for Skin Cancer in Children in Skin Cancer Skin cancer in children can be treated in several ways. The best choice for your child depends on the size, place, and stage of the cancer, along with other factors. ...more  Sunburn and Children in Skin Cancer Protect your child from the sun.

Soft Tissue Cancers See All  Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children in Soft Tissue Cancers Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that should grow into skeletal muscle cells. Skeletal muscles control voluntary muscle movements. These are movements we can control. This rare cancer is most common in children under age 10. ...more

Living With Cancer See All Coping See All  For Kids: When Someone You Love Has Cancer in Coping If someone you love has cancer, you probably feel sad, angry, and confused. It's OK to feel this way. Cancer is a serious disease. Your loved one is sick. He or she will need to see the healthcare provider a lot. It can help to learn more about cancer. ...more

Healthy Bodies See All  Breast Self-Awareness in Healthy Bodies Your breasts change at different stages of your life. Breast self-awareness is knowing how your breasts normally look and feel. This can help you to find even small changes right away. ...more  Pap Test for Adolescents in Healthy Bodies A Pap test, along with a pelvic exam, is an important part of a female's routine healthcare because it may find abnormalities that can lead to invasive cancer.

Healthy Eating See All  Obesity in Teens in Healthy Eating Obesity is when a teen has too much body fat. Obesity is a serious, long-term disease....more  Healthy Diets Overview in Healthy Eating Eating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught to children at a young age. ...more  Toddler Nutrition in Healthy Eating Read on to learn about healthy food choices, activity tips, and helpful feeding information for your toddler.

Smoke-Free Families See All  Smoking in Smoke-Free Families Ninety percent of new smokers are children and teenagers. In many cases, they are replacing the smokers who quit or died prematurely from a smoking-related disease. ...more  Cancer and Tobacco in Smoke-Free Families All tobacco products, from cigarettes to snuff, contain toxins, carcinogens, and nicotine, an addictive substance. ...more  Guidelines for Raising Smoke-Free Kids in Smoke-Free Families Read on for tips to help keep your children from smoking....more

Cancer Prevention See All Healthy Eating See All Healthy Bodies See All Smoke-Free Families See All  Obesity in Teens in Healthy Eating Obesity is when a teen has too much body fat. Obesity is a serious, long-term disease....more  Healthy Diets Overview in Healthy Eating Eating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught to children at a young age. ...more  Breast Self-Awareness in Healthy Bodies Your breasts change at different stages of your life. Breast self-awareness is knowing how your breasts normally look and feel.

Caring for the Child See All  A Child's Concept of Death in Caring for the Child From babies to teens, a look at how children understand death....more  Discussing Death with Children in Caring for the Child The ultimate goal in discussing death with a dying child is to optimize his or her comfort and alleviate any fears. If the child is not ready to discuss death, the most helpful step parents can take is to wait until he or she is ready.