Cancer

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. ...more  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. ...more  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  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  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. ...more