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Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

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. Among kids with leukemia, 20% have this type. With treatment, most 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

While some cancer treatments have little to no effect on reproductive health, others are more likely cause temporary or permanent infertility.

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.