Helpful Facts
Here you will find several helpful articles and facts about Cancer and Brain Tumors.
Brain Tumor Facts
Each year more than 100,000 people in the United States and 10,000 people in Canada will be diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor. more...
Childhood Cancer Statistics
Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related deaths in children under the age of 20. more...
Childhood Illness & School
It's no surprise that anything affecting a child's health can easily affect their performance at school. Without proper medical attention, chronic illnesses become a vicious cycle of missed class work assignments and can easily lead to a child falling farther and farther behind the rest of their class. more...
Early Cancer Detection
Parents should see that their children have regular medical checkups and should be alert to any unusual signs or symptoms that persist. more...
Financial Health
Every parent knows that raising a child is one of life's most fulfilling challenges. But if your child has a chronic illness, condition, or disability, your role takes on an even greater purpose. You are more than a loving parent; you have become your child's primary health advocate. more...
Moving On After Treatment
You and your child have been through a lot -- testing, diagnosis, treatment. And through it all you've endured physical and emotional stress. You're probably wondering, "now what do I do?" This information can help you pick up the pieces and help you manage your continuing experience with cancer. more...
Types of Childhood Cancer
When a young person is diagnosed and treated for cancer, both patient and family enter the complex and often frightening world of modern medicine. Hospitals and major medical centers can be vast and confusing places with seemingly endless corridors and multiple buildings. more...