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Kids & Cancer
Childhood Cancer Basics

Disease Information
Read basic information on the diagnosis and treatment of various childhood cancers.

Childhood Cancer Treatment at M. D. Anderson

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Clinical Trials
Learn about our open pediatric clinical trials by searching our online database.

M. D. Anderson provides comprehensive pediatric cancer treatments in our Children's Cancer Hospital.

video iconChildren's Cancer Hospital (September 2007)

Patient Power - Advances in the Treatment of Pediatric Cancer (33:32)
Cancer is the leading cause of death due to disease in children. Innovations in cancer treatment are helping an increasing number of children live happy, healthy lives. (May 2007)
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Patient Power - Children's Cancer Hospital - Aerosol Therapy (33:54)
Aerosol therapy is a new way to administer chemotherapy directly to lung tumors, and still let kids be kids. It reduces toxicity to the body, eliminates needles and lets the children receive treatment at home, where they are most comfortable. (October 2007)
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Childhood Cancer Education & Support

Patient Stories

Blake Boudreaux diagnosed at 1, Eye Cancer

Austin Horak diagnosed at 2, Neuroblastoma

Warren Meredith diagnosed at 2, Spinal Cord Tumor

Rachel Daly, diagnosed at 3, Acute Myelocytic Leukemia

Antrenice James, diagnosed at 14, Rare Ovarian Tumor

Javier Ayala, diagnosed at 15, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

M. D. Anderson Resources

  • The Behavioral Medicine Department provides educational and coping services for pediatric patients, including a special program for teens.
  • Researchers in the Childhood Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Center are teaming up to learn why children get cancer and what can be done to prevent it.
  • Our Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Center is one of the largest in the world.
  • The Neurofibromatosis Clinic offers special services for patients with this genetic disorder.
  • Kim's Place is a sanctuary for cancer patients and family members aged 15-25, with games, music and more.
  • Proton Therapy - M. D. Anderson patients are among the first anywhere to benefit from emerging treatment strategies and technology. Proton therapy offers another way to deliver high radiation doses to a tumor. This leads to better cancer control with fewer side effects.

Life After Cancer Care
Learn about long-term effects of treatment for childhood malignancies.

Academic Scholarships
Former pediatric patients can now apply for 2007-2008 college scholarships.

Go to the Children's Art Project website
Discover the many programs funded by your purchases of Children's Art Project cards and gifts. Over 30 years, the project has provided more than $27 million to ease and enrich the lives of M. D. Anderson's patients.

Cancer Newsline Video: Children's Art Project
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News & Articles

Drug Therapy to Bolster Immune System Cells Found Effective Toward Childhood Cancer

Program Helps Young Cancer Patients

Q&A: Services Young Cancer Patients Need

M. D. Anderson Launches National Effort to Curb Teen Smoking

Protein Protects Embryonic Stem Cells' Versatility and Self-Renewal

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Links & Resources

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NCI's Young People with Cancer: A Handbook for Parents

Pediatric Oncology Resource Center 

Outlook - Life Beyond Childhood Cancer 

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance 

CureSearch 

American Brain Tumor Association - Kids

   

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