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  • Guillain-Barré Syndrome for Parents


    Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare medical condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Luckily, most people who get GBS recover.

  • 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.

  • What's a Spinal Tap? for Kids


    A spinal tap is an important test for diagnosing illnesses, such as meningitis.

  • 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 Teens


    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.

  • Sepsis for Parents


    Sepsis is a serious infection usually caused when bacteria make toxins that cause the immune system to attack the body's own organs and tissues.

  • Meningitis for Teens


    Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Quick treatment of meningitis usually is successful.

  • Syphilis for Parents


    Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Early treatment can cure it and prevent long-term problems.

  • Syphilis for Teens


    Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Early treatment can cure it and prevent long-term problems.