Cancer Center
From treatments and prevention to coping with the emotional aspects of cancer, the Cancer Center provides comprehensive information that parents need.
Cancer Basics
- A to Z: Beta Thalassemia
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Alpha Thalassemia
- Anemia
- Beta Thalassemia
- Brain Tumors
- Brain and Nervous System Cancers
- Central Venous Catheters
- Chemotherapy
- Childhood Cancer
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
- Ewing Sarcoma
- Germ Cell Tumors
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML)
- Late Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatment
- Leukemia
- Liver Tumors
- Lymphoma
- Melanoma
- Neuroblastoma
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neutropenia
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Nutritional Needs for Kids With Cancer
- Osteosarcoma
- Radiation Therapy
- Retinoblastoma
- Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS)
- What Is Elective Surgery?
- Wilms Tumor
Treatment & Prevention
- Anesthesia - What to Expect
- Anesthesia Basics
- Are Treatments From Other Countries Safe?
- Balancing Academics and Serious Illness
- Caring for a Seriously Ill Child
- Central Venous Catheters
- Chemotherapy
- Coping With Cosmetic Effects of Cancer Treatment
- Cord-Blood Banking
- Effects of Cancer Treatment on Fertility
- Financial Management During Crisis
- Finding Respite Care for Your Child With Special Needs
- Finding Your Way in the Health Care System
- First Aid: Sunburn
- Gene Therapy and Children
- Giving Teens a Voice in Health Care Decisions
- Immunotherapy
- Is a Clinical Trial Right for Your Child?
- Keeping Your Child Healthy During Cancer Remission
- Kids and Smoking
- Late Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatment
- Life After Hospitalization: Helping Kids With Cancer Adjust
- Managing Home Health Care
- Medications: Using Them Safely
- Nutritional Needs for Kids With Cancer
- Palliative Care
- Preparing Your Child for Anesthesia
- Preparing Your Child for Surgery
- Preparing Your Child for Visits to the Doctor
- Radiation Therapy
- Relaxation Techniques for Children With Serious Illness
- Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation
- Stem Cell Transplants
- Steroids for Treating Cancer
- Sun Safety
- Taking Care of You: Support for Caregivers
- Talking to Your Child's Doctor
- Talking to the Pharmacist
- Teaching Your Child How to Swallow Pills
- Types of Anesthesia
- What Is "Minimally Invasive" Surgery?
- What Is Informed Consent?
- What's a Nurse Practitioner?
- Who's Who in the Hospital
Dealing With Feelings
- Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias
- Caring for Siblings of Seriously Ill Children
- Caring for a Seriously Ill Child
- Childhood Stress
- Coping With Cosmetic Effects of Cancer Treatment
- Depression
- Finding Respite Care for Your Child With Special Needs
- Helping Kids Cope With Stress
- Helping Kids Handle Worry
- How Can Spirituality Affect Your Family's Health?
- Keeping Your Child Healthy During Cancer Remission
- Life After Hospitalization: Helping Kids With Cancer Adjust
- Marriage Advice for Parents of Children With Special Needs
- Relaxation Techniques for Children With Serious Illness
- Taking Care of You: Support for Caregivers
- What Kids Say About: Handling Stress
Diagnostic Tests
- A Directory of Medical Tests
- Biopsy
- Blood Test: Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST, or SGOT)
- Blood Test: Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
- Blood Test: Complete Blood Count
- Blood Test: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
- Blood Test: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
- Blood Test: Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
- Blood Test: Magnesium
- Blood Test: Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
- Blood Test: Phosphorus
- Blood Test: Uric Acid
- CAT Scan: Abdomen
- CAT Scan: Chest
- CAT Scan: Head
- CAT Scan: Neck
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Brain
- Surgeries and Procedures: Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Ultrasound: Abdomen
Body Basics
- Blood
- Bones, Muscles, and Joints
- Brain and Nervous System
- Digestive System
- Eyes
- Female Reproductive System
- Heart and Circulatory System
- Immune System
- Kidneys and Urinary Tract
- Lungs and Respiratory System
- Male Reproductive System
- Metabolism
- Mouth and Teeth
- Skin, Hair, and Nails
- Spleen and Lymphatic System
Personal Stories
Q&A
- Are Tanning Salons Safe?
- How Can I Help My Teen Quit Smoking for Good?
- Should Girls Who Aren't Sexually Active Be Vaccinated Against HPV?
- What Is "Minimally Invasive" Surgery?
- What Is Informed Consent?
- Why Do Doctors Perform Testicular Exams?
Words to Know
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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