Cancer (Topic Center)
Childhood Cancer
Most kids with cancer get better. This site helps you learn about the types of cancer that are more likely to affect kids, their treatment, and what you can do.
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Leukemia
Doctors have lots of different treatments for blood cancers, each tailored to a child's needs.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
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Tumors
Tumors can happen anywhere in the body, and each type is treated differently.
Life With Cancer
What can you do to help your child stay healthy at home? How can you support your child? And what can you do to be sure you and the rest of your family stay strong? Explore our tips below.
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Supporting Kids With Cancer
From building strength with healthy food to helping kids adjust to changes in appearance, here are ways you can offer support.
Learn about nutrition
Help kids relax
Prepare for the side effects of treatment
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Talking to Kids About Cancer
Watch Finn's story with little kids
Big kids can visit our cancer site, created just for them
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Beyond Cancer
Kids in remission usually feel better, eat better, and have more energy. Emotionally, kids and their families feel more relaxed and begin to enjoy life more.
Learn about possible late side effects
Building bone health after treatment
Q&A: Cancer Side Effects
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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