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  • Sclerotherapy for Parents


    Sclerotherapy is a procedure in which medicine is injected into blood vessels or lymph vessels to make them close. It's used to treat vascular malformations.

  • What Are Vaccines? for Kids


    A vaccine is another word for what most kids call a shot.

  • Thyroid Cancer for Parents


    Thyroid cancer is uncommon in kids. Most who develop it do very well when the cancer is found and treated early.

  • Lymphoma for Parents


    Lymphoma is cancer that begins in the body's lymphatic tissue. It's a common type of cancer in children, but most recover from it.

  • Non-Hodgkin (Non-Hodgkin's) Lymphoma for Parents


    Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) is a is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The majority of kids with this type of cancer are cured.

  • What Are the Risks of Steroid Use? for Teens


    Will using steroids transform you into the most powerful athlete your coach has ever seen? Read this article to learn the facts on steroid use.

  • EMG (Electromyogram) for Parents


    Is your child scheduled to have an EMG? Find out how this test is performed and when you can expect the results.

  • Blood Test (Video) for Teens


    These videos show what's involved in getting a blood test and what it's like to be the person taking the blood sample.

  • Goiters and Thyroid Nodules for Parents


    An enlarged thyroid gland is a lump that can be felt under the skin at the front of the neck. When it's big enough to see easily, it's called a goiter. A thyroid nodule is a lump or enlarged area in the thyroid gland.

  • Hodgkin Lymphoma for Parents


    Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. Most kids and teens who get Hodgkin lymphoma get better.