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Lymphoma - Non-Hodgkin - Childhood - Risk Factors

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Use the menu to see other pages.

What are the risk factors for childhood NHL?

A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing cancer. Although risk factors often influence the development of cancer, most do not directly cause cancer. Some people with several risk factors never develop cancer, while others with no known risk factors do.

Germ Cell Tumor - Childhood - Risk Factors

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing a germ cell tumor. Use the menu to see other pages.

What are the risk factors for a germ cell tumor?

A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing a tumor. Although risk factors often influence the development of a tumor, most do not directly cause a tumor. Some children with several risk factors never develop a tumor, while others with no known risk factors do.

Brain Stem Glioma - Childhood - Risk Factors

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing brain stem glioma. Use the menu to see other pages.

What are the risk factors for brain stem glioma?

A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing a tumor. Although risk factors often influence the development of a tumor, most do not directly cause a tumor. Some people with several risk factors never develop a tumor, while others with no known risk factors do.

Ewing Sarcoma - Childhood and Adolescence - Risk Factors

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing Ewing sarcoma. Use the menu to see other pages.

What are the risk factors for Ewing sarcoma?

A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing cancer. Although risk factors often influence the development of cancer, most do not directly cause cancer. Some people with several risk factors never develop cancer, while others with no known risk factors do.

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