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Side effects of cancer treatment can include flu-like symptoms, hair loss, and blood clotting problems. After treatment ends, most side effects go away.

Without blood, our organs couldn't get the oxygen and nutrients they need, we couldn't keep warm or cool off, we couldn't fight infections, and we couldn't get rid of our own waste products. Find out about the mysterious, life-sustaining fluid called blood.

Staying on top of schoolwork can be challenging, even for students with no health problems. This section has tips on what to do when you have to miss a lot of school because of cancer.

Visit our Cancer Center for teens to get information and advice on treating and coping with cancer.

Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.

It's hard to know how to respond when someone you love — someone your own age — is diagnosed with cancer. Here are some thoughts on dealing with feelings and helping your friend.

Stem cells can develop into cells with different skills, so they're useful in treating diseases like cancer.

Visit our Cancer Center for information and advice on treating and coping with cancer.

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