From treatments and prevention to coping with the emotional aspects of cancer, the Cancer Center provides comprehensive information that parents need.

Cancer Basics

• A to Z: Beta Thalassemia
• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
• Brain and Nervous System Cancers
• Chemotherapy
• Ewing Sarcoma
• Germ Cell Tumors
• Hodgkin Lymphoma
• Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML)
• Late Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatment
• Lymphoma
• Melanoma
• Neuroblastoma
• Non-Hodgkin (Non-Hodgkin's) Lymphoma
• Nutritional Needs for Kids With Cancer
• Retinoblastoma
• Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS)
• Tunneled Central Lines

Diagnostic Tests for Cancer

• Biopsies
• Blood Test: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
• Blood Test: Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
• CT (CAT) Scan: Chest
• CT (CAT) Scan: Neck
• CT (CAT) Scans
• Getting an Ultrasound

Dealing With Feelings When Your Child Has Cancer

• Coping With Cosmetic Effects of Cancer Treatment
• Keeping Your Child Healthy During Cancer Remission

Cancer Treatment & Prevention

• Central Lines (Central Venous Catheters)
• Chemotherapy
• Coping With Cosmetic Effects of Cancer Treatment
• Helping Kids Get Ready for Surgery
• Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer
• Implanted Ports
• Keeping Your Child Healthy During Cancer Remission
• Late Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatment
• Nutritional Needs for Kids With Cancer
• Proton Therapy for Cancer
• Steroids for Treating Cancer
• Tunneled Central Lines

Cancer Words to Know

• Words to Know (Cancer Glossary)

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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