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Whether you or your teen has just been diagnosed with cancer, is going through treatment, or is trying to stay well after treatment, we can help you find the answers you need.
While cancer is not common in teens, it’s important to understand the most common types of teenage cancer in order to know what treatment options are available.
Read the American Cancer Society’s most recent statistics for cancer in adolescents (teenagers) in the United States, including how many are diagnosed each year.
Learn some risk factors for adolescent cancer that are important to be aware of, such as HIV infection, treatment for childhood cancer, or exposure to UV light.
Most cancers in adolescents do not have a known cause, but there are ways to lower your cancer risk through vaccines, not smoking, & limiting exposure to the sun.
Learn more about the common signs & symptoms of cancer in adolescents, and find out here how some teenage cancers are screened & found.
The treatment options for teenage cancers depends mainly on the type and stage of the cancer. Learn more about treating cancer in teens here.
Teens who have had cancer are at risk for late & long-term effects from their treatment. Learn more about these side effects of cancer in adolescents here.
There are many challenges for adolescents living with cancer and their families. Learn more about the special issues for adolescents with cancer here.