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A Comprehensive Guide to Pediatric Cancer

Our team at Smiles are Forever works hard to support those who are affected by pediatric cancer. We are committed to inspiring people and providing you with relevant information about the different types of cancer that kids can be diagnosed with.

What is Pediatric Cancer

Also known as childhood cancer, pediatric cancer is a general term used to describe the group of diseases that occur between birth and adolescence. Childhood cancers are very rare, and its causes are mostly unknown. Unlike adult cancer, pediatric cancers tend to be more aggressive and have their own treatments and specialized cures.

Common Types of Pediatric Cancer

Leukemia - A cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues or bone marrow
Lymphoma - A cancer of the lymphatic system that starts in the white blood cells
Osteosarcoma - A type of cancer that develops in the cells that form bones
Retinoblastoma - An eye cancer that starts in the retina, which is the innermost nervous tissue
Wilms Tumor - A type of kidney cancer that mostly develops in children

What is Pediatric Cancer

Common Types of Pediatric Cancer

Leukemia - A cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues or bone marrow
Lymphoma - A cancer of the lymphatic system that starts in the white blood cells
Osteosarcoma - A type of cancer that develops in the cells that form bones
Retinoblastoma - An eye cancer that starts in the retina, which is the innermost nervous tissue
Wilms Tumor - A type of kidney cancer that mostly develops in children

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?

Childhood cancers are often the result of DNA changes very early in life. Learn more on the differences between cancers in adults and children.

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Key Statistics for Childhood Cancer

The American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates and statistics for cancer in children in the United States can be found here.

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Types of Cancer that Develop in Children

Learn the most common types of childhood cancers and get detailed information on causes, risk factors and prevention of childhood cancer.

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Risk Factors and Causes of Childhood Cancer

Most childhood cancers are results of DNA changes very early in life. Learn more about the risk factors and the causes of childhood cancer.

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Can Childhood Cancers Be Prevented?

Childhood cancer is rarely caused by environmental factors such as radiation exposure. Learn if you can prevent childhood cancer.

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Finding Cancer in Children

Cancers in children are often hard to recognize. Find detailed information on signs and symptoms of childhood cancer for early diagnosis.

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Treating Children with Cancer

Get information on general types of treatments for cancer in children based on how they work and when they are used. Learn more here.

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After Treatment for Childhood Cancer

Major advances in treatment have made possible to cure many of these childhood cancers. Learn more on surviving childhood cancers.

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What Are the Differences Between Cancers in Adults and Children?

Childhood cancers are often the result of DNA changes very early in life. Learn more on the differences between cancers in adults and children.

CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Key Statistics for Childhood Cancer

The American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates and statistics for cancer in children in the United States can be found here.

CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Types of Cancer that Develop in Children

Learn the most common types of childhood cancers and get detailed information on causes, risk factors and prevention of childhood cancer.

CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Risk Factors and Causes of Childhood Cancer

Most childhood cancers are results of DNA changes very early in life. Learn more about the risk factors and the causes of childhood cancer.

CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Can Childhood Cancers Be Prevented?

Childhood cancer is rarely caused by environmental factors such as radiation exposure. Learn if you can prevent childhood cancer.

CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Finding Cancer in Children

Cancers in children are often hard to recognize. Find detailed information on signs and symptoms of childhood cancer for early diagnosis.

CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Treating Children with Cancer

Get information on general types of treatments for cancer in children based on how they work and when they are used. Learn more here.

CLICK TO LEARN MORE

After Treatment for Childhood Cancer

Major advances in treatment have made possible to cure many of these childhood cancers. Learn more on surviving childhood cancers.

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How Far We’ve Come

Every year more, more research studies on pediatric cancer are being conducted and published. These breakthrough research projects have helped us learn more about cancer and improve survival rates. At Smiles are Forever, we do our share by conducting fundraising events, empowering cancer patients, granting their wishes, and sharing their amazing life stories.

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