When it comes to cancer in children, there are so many different medical terms, causes, and symptoms floating around that it can be difficult to sort through all of the information. Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that is especially difficult for parents to handle. What exactly is neuroblastoma? Neuroblastoma attacks the nervous system and…

Cancer is a devastating event that leaves confusion among children and families. Even in the simplest of cases, treatment can be more challenging due to a child’s size and developing immune system. And while there is no easy to understand cancer diagnosis, some cancers are more commonly seen in children than others. A diagnosis of…

Chemotherapy refers to the use of chemicals to destroy cancer cells and treat cancer. It is often used in combination with antibiotics and other medications and methods, such as the combination with radiotherapy to treat cases of lymphoma. Chemotherapy drugs can be placed in a child’s bloodstream to attack cancer cells throughout the body or…

Symptoms of childhood cancer can be difficult to detect. There are several different types of cancer, each with its own common symptoms, and still other types of cancer that may not show any symptoms at all. Additionally, many of the symptoms associated with cancers that affect children are also related to other illnesses or health…