pediatric cancer

Dr. Asmaa Ferdjallah, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, shares what families need to know about the most common form of childhood cancer.

Emily McTate, Ph.D., discusses how pediatric psychology can proactively support childhood development during and after cancer diagnosis and treatment.

After being diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, Evelyn Owens and her family traveled to Mayo Clinic in Arizona for proton beam therapy.

Dr. Jonathan Schwartz discusses medulloblastoma treatment for children, the latest advances, and what families should look for in a care team.

Mayo Clinic experts discuss what families should know about treatment for Wilms tumor, a rare childhood cancer of the kidneys.

Learn about three rare types of cancer that affect children: retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and Wilms tumor.

Dr. Stephanie Polites explains how neuroblastoma, a cancer commonly affecting children, is diagnosed and treated.

Learn about fertility preservation for children with cancer and what families should consider before children begin cancer treatment.

Playing with superheroes and other toys is part of Rhett's morning routine at Mayo Clinic, where he's receiving targeted proton beam radiation treatment for Ewing sarcoma.