Fact Sheets

Pediatric Cancer
Pediatric cancers although common are highly treatable. Radiation therapy can be used safely and effectively to treat a variety of cancers that affect children.
Pediatric Chemotherapy
More than 80 percent of children diagnosed with cancer are cured, and chemotherapy is an effective treatment for childhood cancer.
Pediatric Cancer Immunotherapy
Immune therapy uses the body’s own immune system to attack cancer cells. Pediatric cancer immunotherapy has become an important treatment for many childhood cancers.
Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumors
A rare, fast-growing type of cancer that begins in the brain and/or spinal cord.
Diagnosing Pediatric Sarcomas
Pediatric sarcomas are a rare type of childhood cancer that requires a team of specialized experts for treatment. Learn how this condition is diagnosed.
Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is a rare type of childhood cancer that begins in developing nerve cells.
Rhabdomyosarcoma
A rare type of cancer that starts in cells that develop into skeletal muscle.
Germ Cell Tumors
Germ cell tumors are tumors that start in specialized cells called germ cells. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Blood Transfusions for Children
A blood transfusion is any procedure used to replace blood, or any blood component, that has been lost. Learn more about this procedure.
Leukemia in Children
Leukemia (cancer of the bone marrow) affects children differently from adults; many types are more treatable in pediatric patients than adults.