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  • Craniopharyngioma for Parents


    A craniopharyngioma is a rare type of benign brain tumor. Most people treated for a craniopharyngioma are cured.

  • Bone Health After Cancer Treatment for Parents


    Cancer medicines and radiation treatment can weaken bones. Find out what can help improve a child’s bone health after cancer treatment.

  • Retinoblastoma for Parents


    Retinoblastoma is a childhood cancer that affects the retina, the area of the eye responsible for sensing light and sending nerve signals to the brain.

  • Ependymomas for Parents


    An ependymoma is a kind of tumor that forms in the brain or spinal cord. Learn about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and care team members.

  • A to Z: Ependymoma for Parents


    This tumor forms from cells in the brain and spinal cord that make cerebrospinal fluid. Learn more about this cancer here.

  • Getting an X-Ray for Parents


    An X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to make an image of bones, organs, and other parts of the body. Here's how they're done.

  • Wilms Tumor for Parents


    Wilms tumor is a cancer of the kidneys that usually affects newborns and the very young. Fortunately, most kids with Wilms tumor survive and go on to live normal, healthy lives.

  • Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer for Parents


    This promising new type of cancer treatment stimulates a person's immune system so it is better able to fight disease.

  • Neuroblastoma for Parents


    Learn about neuroblastoma, a rare type of childhood cancer that develops in infants and young children.

  • Tanning for Teens


    The sun can do a lot more than just give you a warm summer glow. Get the facts on sun and skin damage - and what you can do to protect yourself and still look tan.