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Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Kids
Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.
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Words to Know for Kids With Cancer for Kids
This section has easy-to-understand definitions of some key cancer terms.
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What Are Islet Cells? for Kids
The pancreas contains clusters of cells that make hormones. These clusters are known as islets.
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What Is Hypoglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia occurs when the levels get too low.
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What Is Hyperglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hyperglycemia occurs when the levels get too high.
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What Is Chemotherapy? for Kids
Chemotherapy is the use of special medicines to treat cancer.
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What's a Spinal Tap? for Kids
A spinal tap is an important test for diagnosing illnesses, such as meningitis.
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What Are White Blood Cells? for Kids
White blood cells are part of the germ-fighting immune system.
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What's the Pancreas? for Kids
The pancreas is a long, flat gland in your belly.
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What Is Bone Marrow? for Kids
Bone marrow is a thick, spongy kind of jelly inside your bones.