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About Cancer See All  Parental Cancer: Questions and Answers About Changes in Family Rhythms and Routines in About Cancer Talking with your family about cancer and the emotions that arise is not a one-time discussion, but rather a series of talks that will continue through your treatment. ...more  Cancer: Frequently Asked Questions in About Cancer  Cancer Overview in About Cancer A helpful overview guide to understanding what cancer is....more

About Cancer See All  Causes of Cancer in About Cancer There is no one cause for cancer. Scientists believe that it is the interaction of many factors—genetic or environmental. ...more  Diagnosing Cancer in About Cancer Many tests are needed to find out if a person has cancer, or if another condition is causing cancer symptoms. ...more  Questions to Ask Your Child's Healthcare Provider in About Cancer Parents are entitled to a clear explanation about anything related to their child's condition.

Bone Cancer 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.

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.