Question 1

what does childhood cancer do on height?

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It depends...: Usually the cancer itself does not affect height, but our treatments in order to achieve a cure can affect growth. This can be caused by both chemotherapy and radiation treatment, if this was a part of the treatment regimen. If you have further questions, i would take with the patient's oncologist, or if they have been off treatment for a while, get them to see a long term cancer specialist.

Question 2

please describe the most common childhood cancer?

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ALL: Overall, the most common is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (all).

Question 3

what are common complications of childhood cancer?

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Variable based on Dx: Childhood cancer includes several different cancers. The outcomes are variable from one cancer to the other and so are the complications. Some common ones include risk of growth retardation, infertility and organ toxicities such as Heart damage or kidney damage in rare cases. Most of the complications are preventable or treatable.

Question 4

i was wondering what are causes for childhood cancer?

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Numerous: Chemicals, pollutants, toxins, genetics, random bad luck, mutations...To name a few.

Question 5

what are common types of childhood cancer (between the ages of 10-15)?

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Leukemia Most Common: In children (including ages 10-15 years old), Leukemias are the most common cause of cancer accounting for 33% of cases. Brain and other Central Nervous System tumors are the next most frequent accounting for 20% of childhood cancers. Additionally, cancers occur more commonly in boys whose rates are 20% higher than the rates for girls. Other cancers of note are Lymphomas, Bone, Kidney, and more.

Question 6

what kind of organizations are out there for childhood cancer research?

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COG, SARC: Children's oncology group is a national organization that specialized in cooperative group clinical trials in pediatric cancers. This is the most well established organization. The st. Baldrick's foundation is a national non-profit organization that provides funding for childhood cancer research. Other funding organizations such as the leukemia and lymphoma society help to raise funding and awaren.

Question 7

i was wondering what are forms of childhood cancer from the ages of 10-15..?

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Why?: Leukemia, brain tumors, ewings sarcoma (bone), lymphomas, 
http://www.Cancer.Gov/cancertopics/aya/types

don't go looking for trouble my mother always said......

Question 8

could you tell me what are forms of childhood cancer from the ages of 10-15..?

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Several typesadole: Pediatric patients in this age group can can have cancer theoretically in every part of the body. This is a subject best referred to a pediatric oncologist and pediatric oncosurgeon for further guidance. 

Visit
http://www.Cancer.Gov/cancertopics/aya/types for more details.

Question 9

what can the average person do to help donate something to cancer/childhood cancer?

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Find what fits: Find a charity or organization that you believe in and donate what time or money you feel able to.  Ther eis  no one right answer, it will depnd on what you are willing and able to do.

Question 10

which childhood cancers are deadly?

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Most: Most cancers are potentially fatal if not treated successfully. Do you have questions regarding specific cancers and treatment?

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