Fact Sheets

Neutropenia
Condition in which a person has abnormally low levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps fight off infection.
CAR T-Cell Therapy
Car T-Cell Therapy is a form of immunotherapy that uses modified T-cells within a patient's body to kill cancer cells. Learn more about this treatment.
Pediatric Chemotherapy
More than 80 percent of children diagnosed with cancer are cured, and chemotherapy is an effective treatment for childhood cancer.
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.
Leukemia in Children
Leukemia is a cancer that affects blood-forming tissues, weakening the body's ability to fight infection. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric Cancer Immunotherapy
Immune therapy is a cancer treatment approach that uses the body’s own immune system to attack cancer cells. Learn more about this treatment.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses drugs that kill cancer cells or stop them from multiplying. Learn more about this treatment.
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy is a cancer treatment in which radioactive materials are placed inside the body. Learn more about this treatment.
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders in which hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen, is abnormal.
Apheresis
Apheresis is a technology that separates donated blood components to treat certain illnesses. Learn more about this procedure.