Cancer & Tumors

• Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS)

  Rhabdomyosarcoma is a cancerous tumor that shows up in the body’s soft tissues. With early diagnosis and timely treatment, most kids make a full recovery.

• Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation

  Side effects of cancer treatment can include flu-like symptoms, hair loss, and blood clotting problems. After treatment ends, most side effects go away.

• Sinonasal Tumors

  A sinonasal tumor is a growth in the nose, the space behind the nose, or in the sinuses. The tumors can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).

• Skull Base Surgery

  Skull base surgery is done to remove tumors and other growths that appear at the bottom of the skull.

• Stem Cell Transplants

  Stem cells help rebuild a weakened immune system. Stem cell transplants are effective treatments for a wide range of diseases, including cancer.

• Testicular Cancer

  Testicular cancer is uncommon in boys. Most cases are in young and middle-aged men. It responds well to treatment, especially when it’s found early.

• Thrombocytopenia

  Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.

• Thyroid Cancer

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

• Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma of the Liver (UESL)

  Undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma of the liver (UESL) is a rare kind of liver cancer that happens mostly in children.

• Use Finn’s Story to Talk About Cancer

  “A Boy Named Finn” explains cancer to young children. Find out how parents and other caring adults can use the show to answer questions and relieve fears.