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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...
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Rally Foundation Awards $5M for a Record Number of Grants to 74 Childhood Cancer Researchers Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Awards $5M in 2024 In 2024, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (Rally) will award a total of $5 million to 74...
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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...
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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...
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What is an Astrocytoma? An astrocytoma is a brain tumor that begins in astrocytes—a type of glial cell that supports nerve cells in the brain. Astrocytomas can be benign or malignant and typically occur in the brainstem, cerebellum, cerebrum, hypothalamus or optic...
