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.

Managing Side Effects See All  Pain Management for Children with Cancer in Managing Side Effects When a child has cancer or another pain-causing disease, one of their greatest fears is pain. Every effort should be made to ease the pain during the treatment process. ...more  Chemotherapy for Children in Managing Side Effects Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer or kill cancer cells. Read on to learn more about what to expect when your child needs this treatment.

Before Surgery See All  Types of Surgery for Children in Before Surgery Surgery doesn't always mean large incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is often used today. This uses small cuts, and allows a child to recover faster and with less pain. ...more  The Hospital Setting in Before Surgery Many surgeries performed on children are done as an outpatient. With minor surgeries, your child will return to the outpatient surgery center after spending the required time in the recovery room.

Day of Surgery See All  The Day of Surgery in Day of Surgery Read on for helpful information about what to expect before and after your child's surgery. ...more  The Operating Room in Day of Surgery Your child will need to know that people in the operating room will be wearing surgical clothes to help prevent germs from infecting the surgical incision. ...more  The Surgical Team for Children in Day of Surgery Most surgical teams include a surgeon, an anesthesiologist, a nurse anesthetist, and an operating room nurse.

Preparing a Child for Surgery See All  Preparing the Infant for Surgery in Preparing a Child for Surgery It's important to keep your baby's routine the same before the day of surgery. Make sure you, your baby, and your family are well rested. ...more  Preparing the Toddler for Surgery in Preparing a Child for Surgery Read books to your toddler about going to the hospital. Keep any explanations simple and be careful of the words you use. ...more  Preparing the Preschooler for Surgery in Preparing a Child for Surgery One of the major fears preschoolers have is fear of the unknown.

Surgery See All Before Surgery See All Preparing a Child for Surgery See All Day of Surgery See All  Types of Surgery for Children in Before Surgery Surgery doesn't always mean large incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is often used today. This uses small cuts, and allows a child to recover faster and with less pain. ...more  The Hospital Setting in Before Surgery Many surgeries performed on children are done as an outpatient. With minor surgeries, your child will return to the outpatient surgery center after spending the required time in the recovery room.

Cancer Treatment See All Overview See All Surgery See All Managing Side Effects See All  Cancer Treatment for Children in Overview The specific treatment for your child's cancer will be determined by your child's healthcare provider, based on a variety of factors, including the type of cancer and the extent of the disease. ...more  Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Cancer in Overview Alternative therapy is a nonconventional approach to healing. It may be used instead of standard treatment or in combination with standard medicine. Read on to learn more.

Children and Cancer See All Childhood Cancers See All About Cancer See All Cancer Treatment See All Cancer Prevention See All Living With Cancer See All Caring for the Child See All  Ewing Sarcoma in Children in Bone Cancer Ewing sarcoma is a rare type of cancer. It’s most common in children and teens between ages 10 and 19. It usually grows in bone, but it can also grow in soft tissue that’s connected to the bone. Read on to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Cancer Diagnosis See All  If You Are Diagnosed with Cancer in Cancer Diagnosis Getting a cancer diagnosis is confusing and stressful. Here are some helpful questions to ask your healthcare provider. ...more  Ascites in Cancer Diagnosis Ascites is a condition that occurs when fluid collects in spaces in your belly. It can be painful and keep you from moving around comfortably. Ascites can set the stage for an infection in your belly. Fluid may also move into your chest and surround your lungs. This makes it hard to breathe.

Genetics: Breast and Ovarian Cancer See All  Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome in Genetics: Breast and Ovarian Cancer People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines. ...more