When Your Child Has Wilms Tumor

Your child has been diagnosed with Wilms tumor. You are likely feeling shocked and scared. You are not alone. Support and treatment are available. Read on to learn more about this condition.

When Your Child Has Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Your child has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). You're likely feeling shocked and scared. But you're not alone. Support and treatment are available. Read on to learn more about NHL, from causes and symptoms to testing, stages, and treatment.

When Your Child Has Hodgkin Lymphoma

Learning that your child has cancer is scary and confusing. Your child's healthcare team will help you as you make important decisions about your child's care. In the meantime, here are some important facts about Hodgkin lymphoma.

When Your Child Has Leukemia

Your child has been diagnosed with leukemia. This sheet can help you learn about this cancer and what to expect for treatment.

Treating Cancer in Children: Managing Mucositis

Your child has a sore mouth and throat. This might be mucositis. It's a common, short-term side effect of many kinds of cancer treatment. Though it can be painful, it goes away over time after treatment ends.

Treating Cancer in Children: Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses cancer-fighting medicines to destroy cancer cells. Chemo can be used alone or with surgery or radiation therapy to shrink a tumor or prevent its spread.

Treating Cancer in Children: Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy helps your child fight cancer. It uses strong X-rays to kill cancer cells. But the treatment can also cause side effects. Read on to learn about radiation and how you can help your child cope with its side effects.