Besides deciding where to go, what to do, and what to pack, there are a number of important things about your health to discuss before leaving town. Learn more about special travel considerations for people with cancer.
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Cancer.Net Specialty Editor: Childhood Brain Tumors
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
Dr. Amar J. Gajjar is the Chair of Pediatric Medicine and the Scott and Tracy Hamilton Endowed Chair in Brain Tumor Research. He is also Co-Leader of the Neurobiology & Brain Tumor Program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.
Cancer.Net Specialty Editor: Childhood Cancers
Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers, Baylor College of Medicine, TX
Dr. Murali M. Chintagumpala is a Professor of Pediatrics and Co-Director of the Neuro-Oncology Program at the Texas Children’s Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine.
3 Little Birds 4 Life is a nonprofit organization that supports people with cancer between the ages of 18 and 40.
Bite Me Cancer is a nonprofit foundation that focuses on supporting teenagers in their battles against all cancers.
EN ESTA PÁGINA: obtendrá información acerca de los distintos tratamientos que los médicos utilizan para tratar a las personas con ALL. Use el menú para ver otras páginas.
For most parents, few things are as frightening as hearing from the doctor that your child has cancer. Parents are dealing with their own fears and confusion at this time. Yet, they must also face the task of helping their child understand his or her diagnosis.
This section includes resources for children with cancer and their families, including organizations and websites. Find more resources for children with cancer.
American Childhood Cancer Organization is an organization designed to educate and support children with cancer and their families.
Nervous system side effects are common from cancer and cancer treatments. Relieving such side effects is an important part of cancer care. This is called palliative care or supportive care. Talk with your health care team about any symptoms you experience, including any new symptoms or a change in symptoms.
There are 2 main parts of the nervous system:
The central nervous system (CNS). This includes the brain and spinal cord.
ON THIS PAGE: You will read about the scientific research being done to learn more about brain stem glioma and how to treat it. Use the menu to see other pages.
