Fact Sheets

Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumors
A rare, fast-growing type of cancer that begins in the brain and/or spinal cord.
Pediatric Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
Abnormal cells in the brain or spinal cord that have multiplied uncontrollably are known as brain or spinal cord tumors. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Ependymoma
A type of tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord. It's more common in children than adults.
Endocrine Cancer
Most endocrine tumors are benign, but a few will become cancerous. Collectively, endocrine cancers are much less common than other kinds of cancer.
Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is a rare type of childhood cancer that begins in developing nerve cells.
Pediatric Cancer Surgery
Pediatric cancer surgery is a procedure to remove a cancerous tumor and the surrounding tissue in children. Learn about this procedure.
Rhabdomyosarcoma
A rare type of cancer that starts in cells that develop into skeletal muscle.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
A rare cancer of the blood cells in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphoblasts, a type of immature white blood cell.
Clinical Trials
New drugs and medical treatments need to go through a series tests called clinical trials. This is how new and better treatments are made possible.
Palliative Care for Cancer
Palliative care is a type of care provided while a patient is treated for cancer. Learn about this treatment.