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• Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation for Teens

  
  

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

• School and Cancer for Teens

  
  

  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.

• Cancer Center for Teens

  
  

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

• Thrombocytopenia for Teens

  
  

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

• Stem Cell Transplants for Teens

  
  

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

• My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help? for Teens

  
  

  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.

• Cancer Center for Teens for Teens

  
  

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

• Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Teens

  
  

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