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After brain tumor treatment, it’s normal for a child to have after-effects. For instance, your child may have trouble talking, walking normally, or swallowing. Rehabilitation therapy can lessen these problems and help your child turn to normal activities, such as attending school.

Cancer of the esophagus can narrow your esophagus, making it difficult or painful to swallow and take in the nutrition you need. You can get help from an important member of your treatment team: the nutrition specialist.

Once your healthcare provider knows you have breast cancer, the next step is to find out more about your cancer cells. This includes the stage of the cancer, the exact type you have, and other factors.

In many cases, early-stage prostate cancer will not spread or cause any problems or side effects for a long time, if ever. That's why your healthcare provider may suggest active surveillance. This is the decision to watch prostate cancer, instead of treating it right away.

After a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the leukemia and how to treat it.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests to confirm your diagnosis.

Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia.

Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It is sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL.

The treatment choices for prostate cancer depend on several things. These include your age and overall health, and the size and location of the cancer.