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Cancer (Topic Center)
All About Cancer
Most types of cancers teens get can be treated. The number of people who beat cancer goes up every year because of new treatments.
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Treating Cancer
Learn about the many ways cancer can be treated.
What's a treatment? What's a cure?
Learn about chemotherapy
Learn about radiation therapy
What are stem cells?
Learn how steroids are used to treat cancer
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Diagnosing Cancer
Learn about the tests that help doctors find out if it's cancer or not.
Learn about blood tests
Find out about X-rays
What's an MRI?
What's a CAT Scan?
All about Pap smears
Cancer Prevention
From sun safety to self-checks, there are many ways you can help prevent cancer.
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Take Care in the Sun
Get the facts on sun and skin damage — and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Avoid Tanning
Tanning beds are no safer than the sun — and may be even more dangerous.
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Do Regular Self-Checks
The testicular self-examination (TSE) is an easy way for guys to check their own testicles to make sure there aren't any unusual lumps or bumps.
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Protect Yourself From HPV
The HPV vaccine can help protect against a virus that may lead to some kinds of cancer.
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Keep Up With Checkups
Girls should get their first gynecological checkup between ages 13 and 15. Know what to expect from a yearly gyn visit.
Frequently Asked Cancer Questions
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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