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Ewing Sarcoma in Children
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Bone Cancer
Ewing sarcoma is a rare type of cancer. It’s most common in children and teens between ages 10 and 19. It usually grows in bone, but it can also grow in soft tissue that’s connected to the bone. Read on to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Osteosarcoma (Osteogenic Sarcoma) in Children
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Bone Cancer
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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Anatomy of a Child's Brain
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Brain Cancer
The brain can be divided into 3 main parts: the cerebrum, the brainstem, and the cerebellum.
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Brain Tumors in Children
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Brain Cancer
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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Retinoblastoma in Children
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Eye Cancer
Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer of the retina of the eye. The retina is in the back of the eye. It’s the part of the eye that receives light. Retinoblastoma is the most common tumor affecting the eye in children. It almost always occurs in children less than 5 years old.
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Visual Screening and Eye Examinations
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Eye Cancer
Detailed information on visual screening tests in children
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Wilms Tumor
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Kidney Cancer
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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Anatomy and Function of the Urinary System
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Kidney Cancer
Detailed anatomical description of the urinary system, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations.
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Overview of Blood and Blood Components
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Leukemia
Blood is the life-maintaining fluid that circulates through the entire body. Learn about the components of blood.
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Leukemia in Children
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Leukemia
Leukemia is cancer of the blood. It’s the most common form of cancer in childhood. The cancer cells grow in bone marrow and go into the blood.
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How the Liver Works
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Liver Cancer
Detailed information on how the liver works, including a full-color, labeled illustration of the digestive system
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Hepatoblastoma in Children
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Liver Cancer
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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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) in Children
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Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It helps to fight diseases and infections. The lymphatic system also helps with balancing fluids in different parts of the body.
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Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children
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Lymphoma
Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It helps to fight diseases and infections. The lymphatic system also helps with balancing fluids in different parts of the body.
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Skin Cancer in Children
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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is a type of cancer that grows in the cells of the skin. It can spread to and damage nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Skin cancer is rare in children.
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Treatment for Skin Cancer in Children
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Skin Cancer
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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Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children
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Soft Tissue Cancers
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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Germ Cell Tumors (GCTs) in Children
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Other Cancers
Germ cells form as a baby grows in the womb. The cells usually form the eggs (ova) in females and the sperm in males. Germ cell tumors are made up of these underdeveloped cells. The tumors may be cancer (malignant) or not cancer (benign).
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Neuroblastoma
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Other Cancers
Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor. It grows in nerve tissue of babies and young children. The cancer cells grow in young nerve cells of a baby growing in the womb. These cells are called neuroblasts. It’s in the most common cancer in babies under age 1. It’s rare in children older than age 10.
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Causes of Cancer
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About Cancer
There is no one cause for cancer. Scientists believe that it is the interaction of many factors—genetic or environmental.
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Diagnosing Cancer
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About Cancer
Many tests are needed to find out if a person has cancer, or if another condition is causing cancer symptoms.
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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
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About Cancer
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Overview
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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Cancer Treatment for Children
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Overview
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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Types of Surgery for Children
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Before Surgery
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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The Hospital Surgical Setting
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Before Surgery
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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Preparing the Infant for Surgery
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Preparing a Child for Surgery
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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Preparing the Toddler for Surgery
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Preparing a Child for Surgery
Read books to your toddler about going to the hospital. Keep any explanations simple and be careful with the words you use.
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The Day of Surgery
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Day of Surgery
Read on for helpful information about what to expect before and after your child's surgery.
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The Operating Room
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Day of Surgery
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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Pain Management for Children with Cancer
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Managing Side Effects
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 for Children
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Managing Side Effects
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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Obesity in Children and Teens
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Healthy Eating
Obesity is when a teen has too much body fat. Obesity is a serious, long-term disease.
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Healthy Diets Overview
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Healthy Eating
Eating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught to children at a young age.
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Sunburn and Children
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Skin Cancer
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Healthy Bodies
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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Breast Self-Awareness
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Healthy Bodies
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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Smoking
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Smoke-Free Families
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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Cancer and Tobacco
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Smoke-Free Families
All tobacco products, from cigarettes to snuff, contain toxins, carcinogens, and nicotine, an addictive substance.
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For Kids: When Someone You Love Has Cancer
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Coping
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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A Child's Concept of Death
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Caring for the Child
From babies to teens, a look at how children understand death.
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Discussing Death with Children
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Caring for the Child
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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