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