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Cancer & Tumors

Neutropenia

Certain cancers, or cancer treatment, can weaken the immune system, requiring a child to stay home to avoid exposure to germs. Here are ways to help your child make the best of it.

Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer. It happens most often in the arms and legs but can happen in other bones too.

Proton Therapy for Cancer

Proton therapy is an advanced type of radiation therapy. It's an effective treatment for many childhood cancers.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, irradiation, or X-ray therapy, is one of the most common forms of cancer treatment.

Radioembolization (TARE-Y90) for Liver Tumors

Radioembolization is a procedure used to treat some kinds of liver tumors. A radioactive material works on the tumor, not the healthy tissue around it.

RASopathies

RASopathies are a group of genetic conditions caused by problems in the RAS pathway, which is one way cells in the body communicate.

Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a childhood cancer that affects the retina, the area of the eye responsible for sensing light and sending nerve signals to the brain.

Rhabdoid Tumor of the Liver

A rhabdoid tumor of the liver is a cancer that often spreads quickly to other parts of the body. Most of these very rare tumors happen in babies and toddlers.

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.