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Explore comprehensive information about childhood and adolescent cancer.
Find information about types of blood disorders in children and adolescents.
Learn more about infectious diseases in children and adolescents.
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Learn about navigating and managing medical care for children and adolescents.
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Miguela Caniza, MD, MPH, explains how to reduce infection risks at home for children with weak immune systems. Get safe cleaning and food prep tips.
With measles cases rising worldwide and in the U.S., infectious disease experts at St. Jude dispel common myths about measles and the MMR vaccine.
Kim Ray shares her challenges and wisdom about how she coped with her child’s new cancer diagnosis. She talks about setting boundaries and managing support.
Podcasts are a great way to take time for yourself while you are in the hospital. Discover podcasts that bring comfort, connection, and distraction.
Spirituality is anything that gives meaning and purpose to our lives. Explore how spirituality brings peace and strength to families in difficult times.
Acupoint therapy offers a complementary approach to health. Learn how acupressure and acupuncture can alleviate symptoms and support a balanced lifestyle.
Cancer survivor Racheal Bull has chronic pain as a result of her treatment for childhood rhabdomyosarcoma. Learn how she manages her pain.
Hodgkin lymphoma survivor Isabella Giraldo Valencia transformed her cancer experience into purpose, emotional healing, and hope. Read her story.
Early intervention for young survivors of brain tumors improves their readiness for school. Learn important tips to help your child.
Most thyroid cancers in children are differentiated thyroid cancers (DTC), which arise from follicular cells in the thyroid gland.
Palliative care doctor and parent Anna Sonkin explains the importance of health care that engages the patient and their family in the care journey. Read more.
An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in treating cancer. Learn about the oncologist's role on the pediatric cancer care team.
Now considered cured of aplastic anemia, Annabelle Guy and her parents share their story of challenges and lessons. Read more about their experiences.
Gene therapy is a treatment that works by adding, changing, or repairing genes in a patient’s stem cells. Learn about gene therapy for sickle cell disease.
Fanconi anemia is an inherited condition in which the bone marrow doesn’t work normally. Learn more about Fanconi anemia diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment.
The Ray family’s journey with SAMD9/SAMD9L syndrome highlights resilience through rare disease diagnosis, treatment, and hope. Read their story.
Nana Qhartey stresses the importance of mental health, encouraging breaks and rest without feeling guilty.
Pharmacy insurance, or prescription drug coverage, is health insurance that helps cover the cost of medicines. Learn about health plan benefits for medications.
Measles is a viral illness that spreads person to person. Symptoms include fever and rash. Learn about measles and how to prevent measles with an MMR vaccine.
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Without treatment, the infection can progress and become severe. Learn about HIV symptoms, treatment, and prevention in children and teens.
C. diff is a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhea and inflammation of the colon. Learn how to prevent and treat C. diff infection.
Children with serious illnesses can be more vulnerable to infections. Learn more about ways you can protect your child.
Vaccines are an important way to protect against certain illnesses. Learn about immunization schedules and vaccines in children with cancer and other illnesses.
Most children with bleeding disorders can safely get routine vaccines. Learn how to prevent bleeding and bruising with childhood vaccinations.