Nowadays, as people delay reproducing until their late 30s or well into their 40s, it is becoming increasingly common to require some form of assisted reproduction in order to conceive and carry a fetus to term. People who seek assisted reproduction generally assume it's been heavily studied in regards to efficacy and safety, but in…

Although most cases of cancer are diagnosed in older adults, children can and do develop various kinds of cancers, some of which can be readily treated. However, as the number of childhood cancer survivors has increased over time, it has become apparent that a grim consequence of the treatments applied is to increase the survivor's…

Cancer during childhood is rather rare, accounting for less than 1% of all cancer cases. Only around 11,000 children under the age of 15 are diagnosed with cancer each year. However, when it's your child that has received a diagnosis of cancer, the news can be devastating. Common cancers There are a huge number of…

Cancer is something even adults sometimes have a hard time fully comprehending, so it's totally understandable for kids to have difficulty dealing with this disease. One way to clear up confusion and help your child with cancer cope is with books designed with this purpose in mind. Here are four worth considering. 1. 'My Cancer…