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.
Cancer is not common in teens, and treating these cancers can be challenging. Learn more about cancer in adolescents here.
The American Cancer Society's most recent estimates and statistics for cancer in adolescents in the United States are located here.
The cause for most cancers in adolescents are unknown, but there are some risk factors. Learn more here.
Most cancers in teens do not have a known cause, so it’s not possible to prevent all of them, but there are some ways to lower your risk. Learn more here.
Learn the signs and symptoms of cancer in adolescents, and find out how cancers are usually found here.
The choice of treatment for cancer in adolescents 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 effects from their treatment. Learn more about long-term effects of cancer in adolescents here.
Teens with cancer and their families face many challenges, from the first onset of problems through treatment and beyond. Learn more about the special issues for adolescents with cancer here.