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Cancer in Children



Whether your child has just been diagnosed with cancer, is going through treatment, or is trying to stay well after treatment, we can help you find the answers you need.



What Are the Differences Between Cancers in Adults and Children?

Key Statistics for Childhood Cancer Types of Cancer

that Develop in Children Risk Factors and Causes of Childhood

Cancer Can Childhood Cancers Be Prevented? Finding

Cancer in Children Treating Children with Cancer

After Treatment for Childhood Cancer



Easy ReadingIf Your Child Has CancerIf your child has just been diagnosed with cancer, this short, simple guide can help.



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Common Cancers in Children



Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors

Ewing Family of Tumors Hodgkin Disease

Leukemia Neuroblastoma

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Osteosarcoma Retinoblastoma

Rhabdomyosarcoma Wilms Tumor



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When Your Child Has Cancer



Gold Together



News & Stories



Childhood Cancer Research Highlights



Childhood Cancer Research News



Latest Childhood Cancer News



Childhood Cancer Stories of Hope



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