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  • What Is Cancer? for Kids


    When kids get cancer, it can often be treated and cured. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Stem Cell Transplants for Parents


    Stem cells help rebuild a weakened immune system. Stem cell transplants are effective treatments for a wide range of diseases, including cancer.

  • Breast Cancer for Kids


    Do you know someone who has - or had - breast cancer? Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Childhood Cancer for Parents


    Different kinds of childhood cancer have different signs, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. But today, most kids with cancer get better.

  • Stem Cell Transplants for Teens


    Stem cells can develop into cells with different skills, so they're useful in treating diseases like cancer.

  • Late Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatment for Parents


    Long-term side effects, or late effects, happen to many cancer survivors. With early diagnosis and proper follow-up care, most late effects can be treated or cured.

  • MIBG Treatment for Neuroblastoma for Parents


    MIBG is a molecule that doctors combine with low-dose radioactive iodine to look for neuroblastoma. Given with higher-dose radioactive iodine, it can treat this cancer.

  • Neutropenia for Parents


    Certain cancers, or cancer treatment, can weaken the immune system, requiring a child to stay home to avoid exposure to germs. Here are ways to help your child make the best of it.

  • My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help? for Teens


    It's hard to know how to respond when someone you love — someone your own age — is diagnosed with cancer. Here are some thoughts on dealing with feelings and helping your friend.

  • 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.