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  • X-Ray Exam: Scoliosis for Parents


    Kids with scoliosis have a spine that curves, like an S or a C. If scoliosis is suspected, a doctor may order X-rays to measure the curvature of the spine.

  • 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.

  • Lymphoma for Parents


    Lymphoma is cancer that begins in the body's lymphatic tissue. It's a common type of cancer in children, but most recover from it.

  • Leukemia for Parents


    Leukemia refers to cancers of the white blood cells. With the proper treatment, the outlook for kids with leukemia is quite good.

  • Non-Hodgkin (Non-Hodgkin's) Lymphoma for Parents


    Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) is a is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The majority of kids with this type of cancer are cured.

  • Breast Cancer for Kids


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

  • Getting a CT (CAT) Scan for Parents


    CT scans give doctors more detailed images than X-rays can provide. Here's what it's like to get one of these tests.

  • Germ Cell Tumors for Parents


    Germ cell tumors happen when reproductive cells in an unborn baby don't develop as they should.

  • Childhood Cancer for Parents


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

  • Testicular Cancer for Parents


    Testicular cancer is uncommon in boys. Most cases are in young and middle-aged men. It responds well to treatment, especially when it’s found early.