Childhood Cancer
Most kids with cancer get better. This site helps you learn about the types of cancer that are more likely to affect kids, their treatment, and what you can do.
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Leukemia
Doctors have lots of different treatments for blood cancers, each tailored to a child's needs.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia
Juvenile myelonmonocytic leukemia
Chronic myelogenous leukemia
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Life With Cancer
What can you do to be sure your child stays healthy at home? How can you support your child? And what can you do to be sure you and the rest of your family stay strong? Explore our tips below.
Supporting Kids With Cancer
From building strength with healthy food to helping kids adjust to changes in appearance, here are ways you can offer support.
Learn about nutrition and diet
Help kids relax
Prepare for the physical side effects of treatment
Talking to Kids About Cancer
Share this content just for kids to help children and siblings understand cancer.
Watch Finn's story with little kids
For school age kids, visit our cancer site for kids
Beyond Cancer
Kids in remission are likely to feel better, eat better, and have more energy. Emotionally, kids and their families feel more relaxed and begin to enjoy life more.
Resolving late effects
Family Stories
Q&A: Cancer Side Effects
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Your doctor has probably talked about any side effects your child might have from cancer treatment. Side effects like reduced fertility all depend on the diagnosis, type of treatment, and the doses of medicines or radiation. Everyone is different, so it's best to bring any questions or worries up with your child's medical team.
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Side effects can range from tiredness and flu-like symptoms to hair loss and blood clotting problems. Because it's hard for doctors to predict how the body will react, a child who is being treated for cancer is closely monitored. Doctors weigh the amount and severity of side effects against the benefits of treatments.