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Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Kids
Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.
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Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Parents
Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.
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Cancer Words to Know for Parents
What's a tumor? Or radiation therapy? This section has definitions and explanations of some key cancer terms.
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Words to Know for Kids With Cancer for Kids
This section has easy-to-understand definitions of some key cancer terms.
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What Are Islet Cells? for Kids
The pancreas contains clusters of cells that make hormones. These clusters are known as islets.
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What Is Hyperglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hyperglycemia occurs when the levels get too high.
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What Is Hypoglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia occurs when the levels get too low.
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What Is a Complete Blood Count (CBC)? for Kids
Blood is made up of different parts, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
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What's the Pancreas? for Kids
The pancreas is a long, flat gland in your belly.
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What's an Optician? for Kids
An optician is the person you see when you go to buy your glasses that were prescribed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.