What is Infusion?

What is Infusion?

What is Infusion? Your child has been diagnosed with cancer. The doctors have established a plan for treating this cancer. Part of this plan includes infusions. So…what are infusions? Infusion is a big word that really means administering medications directly into a...
What is Brain Tissue Donation?

What is Brain Tissue Donation?

What is Brain Tissue Donation? When your child is first diagnosed with brain cancer, you may be asked if you want to donate your child’s tumor tissue. A brain tissue donation is a very personal decision to make, especially at a time when you are confronted with so...
What is an MRI?

What is an MRI?

What is an MRI? MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Having an MRI does not hurt, and it is safe – no radioactivity is present. It may take up to one hour, or, if your child needs an anesthetic, most of the day. An MRI scan provides diagnostic information not...
What is a CT Scan?

What is a CT Scan?

What is a CT Scan? A CT (or CAT) scan is a diagnostic medical imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images of internal organs, soft tissues, blood vessels and bones. CT stands for Computed Tomography. It provides a more detailed image than a traditional...