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  • Chemotherapy for Teens


    Chemotherapy (chemo) is treatment with medicines that stop the growth of cancer cells. Find out how chemo works and what to expect when getting treatment.

  • Radiation Therapy for Parents


    Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, irradiation, or X-ray therapy, is one of the most common forms of cancer treatment.

  • Kids and Media Use: How to Build Healthy Habits for Parents


    TV, interactive video games, and the Internet can be excellent sources of education and entertainment, but too much plugged-in time can have unhealthy side effects.

  • Coping With Cosmetic Effects of Cancer Treatment for Parents


    It's normal for kids to have hair loss, skin changes, or weight gain during treatment. This article offers tips for helping kids feel better about their appearance.

  • Steroids and Cancer Treatment for Teens


    If your doctor prescribed steroids as part of your treatment for an illness, don't worry. It's not the illegal, doping scandal kind of steroid. Get the details in this article for teens.

  • Can I Have Children After Cancer Treatments? for Teens


    When chemotherapy and other treatments attack cancer cells, they can affect some of the body's healthy cells too. As a teen, you'll want to know what this can mean to your fertility.

  • Does the HPV Vaccine Cause Paralysis? for Teens


    The exact cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome is unknown, but it can be brought on by infections and occasionally by vaccines. But no connection has been found between GBS and the HPV vaccine.

  • ADHD Medicines for Teens


    Medicine doesn’t cure ADHD. But it does help boost a person's ability to pay attention, slow down, and have more self-control. This article for teens has details on how ADHD medicines help.

  • Chemotherapy for Parents


    Chemotherapy (chemo) is treatment with medicines that stop the growth of cancer cells.

  • Birth Control Patch for Teens


    Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Learn what the birth control patch is, how well it works, and more.

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