Osteosarcoma is cancer of the bone. It is rare, but it is the most common type of bone cancer in children and teens. Learn more about risks, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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The brain can be divided into 3 main parts: the cerebrum, the brainstem, and the cerebellum.
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A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. The brain is part of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS also includes the spinal cord.
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Detailed information on visual screening tests in children
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Melanoma is a serious kind of skin cancer. This cancer involves cells called melanocytes. You also have melanocytes in your eyes. When these cells become cancerous, the condition is called intraocular melanoma. Learn about causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.
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Wilms tumor is a cancerous tumor that starts in the cells of the kidney. It’s the most common type of kidney cancer in children.
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Detailed anatomical description of the urinary system, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations.
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Detailed information on how the liver works, including a full-color, labeled illustration of the digestive system
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Hepatoblastoma is a very rare cancer. It’s a tumor that starts in the liver. The cancer cells are similar to fetal liver cells. It usually affects children less than 3 to 4 years of age.
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Skin cancer in children can be treated in several ways. The best choice for your child depends on the size, place, and stage of the cancer, along with other factors.
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Protect your child from the sun. Up to 80% of total lifetime sun exposure occurs in the first 18 years of life.
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Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that should grow into skeletal muscle cells. Skeletal muscles control voluntary muscle movements. These are movements we can control. This rare cancer is most common in children under age 10.
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There is no one cause for cancer. Scientists believe that it is the interaction of many factors—genetic or environmental.
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Many tests are needed to find out if a person has cancer, or if another condition is causing cancer symptoms.
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A sentinel lymph node biopsy is a type of surgery done to remove lymph nodes. It helps find out if and how far cancer has spread in the body. Here's what you need to know.
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The specific treatment for your child's cancer will be determined by your child's healthcare provider, based on a variety of factors, including the type of cancer and the extent of the disease.
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Surgery doesn't always mean large incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is often used today. This uses small cuts, and allows a child to recover faster and with less pain.
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Many surgeries performed on children are done as an outpatient. With minor surgeries, your child will return to the outpatient surgery center after spending the needed time in the recovery room.
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It's important to keep your baby's routine the same before the day of surgery. Make sure you, your baby, and your family are well rested.
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Read books to your toddler about going to the hospital. Keep any explanations simple and be careful of the words you use.
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Read on for helpful information about what to expect before and after your child's surgery.
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Your child will need to know that people in the operating room will be wearing surgical clothes to help prevent germs from infecting the surgical incision.
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When a child has cancer or another pain-causing disease, one of their greatest fears is pain. Every effort should be made to ease the pain during the treatment process.
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Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer or kill cancer cells. Read on to learn more about what to expect when your child needs this treatment.
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Read on to learn about healthy food choices, activity tips, and helpful feeding information for your toddler.
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Helpful information and tips on healthy food choices for school-age children.
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Your breasts change at different stages of your life. Breast self-awareness is knowing how your breasts normally look and feel. This can help you to find even small changes right away.
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Ninety percent of new smokers are children and teenagers. In many cases, they are replacing the smokers who quit or died prematurely from a smoking-related disease.
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All tobacco products, from cigarettes to snuff, contain toxins, carcinogens, and nicotine, an addictive substance.
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If someone you love has cancer, you probably feel sad, angry, and confused. It's OK to feel this way. Cancer is a serious disease. Your loved one is sick. They will need to see the healthcare provider a lot. It can help to learn more about cancer.
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From babies to teens, a look at how children understand death.
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The ultimate goal in discussing death with a dying child is to optimize his or her comfort and alleviate any fears. If the child is not ready to discuss death, the most helpful step parents can take is to wait until he or she is ready.
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