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Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Kids

Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.
Words to Know for Kids With Cancer for Kids

This section has easy-to-understand definitions of some key cancer terms.
Chemotherapy for Kids

Chemotherapy is a big word for treatment with medicines used to help people who have cancer. This medicine kills the cancer cells that are making the person sick.
What Is Chemotherapy? for Kids

Chemotherapy is the use of special medicines to treat cancer.
What's an Oncologist? for Kids

This is a doctor who treats patients who have cancer.
What's Tobacco? for Kids

Tobacco is a plant that can be smoked in cigarettes, pipes, or cigars.
What's a Microscope? for Kids

A microscope is a very powerful magnifying glass.
Amanda's Hodgkin's Story for Kids

Amanda's life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. Find out more in this article for kids.
Doctors & Hospitals Glossary for Kids

A glossary of terms for kids who want to learn about doctors and hospitals.
What's Blood? for Kids

It swirls through your veins and arteries, but what is it really? Find out about blood in this article for kids.

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