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  • Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Kids


    Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.

  • Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Parents


    Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.

  • Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Teens


    Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • A to Z: Craniopharyngioma for Parents


    Learn about craniopharyngioma, a treatable type of brain tumor that can affect a person's vision, growth, and development.

  • 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.

  • Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) for Parents


    A VCUG can help evaluate the bladder's size and shape, and look for problems, such as a blockage. It can also show whether pee is moving in the right direction.