Cancer & Tumors

• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

  Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common type of childhood cancer. Because it develops and gets worse quickly, prompt treatment is very important. With treatment, most kids are cured.

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

  Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) happens when the body makes too many immature white blood cells. With treatment, most kids recover.

• Astrocytomas

  An astrocytoma is a kind of tumor that forms in the brain or spinal cord. Learn about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and care team members.

• Bone Health After Cancer Treatment

  Cancer medicines and radiation treatment can weaken bones. Find out what can help improve a child’s bone health after cancer treatment.

• Brain and Nervous System Cancers

  These cancers are the most common type of cancer in children. When discovered early, they often can be cured.

• Cancer (Topic Center)

  This topic center has information and advice on treating and coping with cancer.

• Cancer Treatment & Fertility

  Some cancer treatments have little to no effect on reproductive health. Others, though, can greatly affect fertility.

• Cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) Syndrome

  Cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome is a rare genetic condition. It affects the heart, facial features, and skin.

• Chemotherapy

  Chemotherapy (chemo) is treatment with medicines that stop the growth of cancer cells.

• Childhood Cancer

  Different kinds of childhood cancer have different signs, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. But today, most kids with cancer get better.