Staging is the term oncologists use to define where cancer is located and how much it has spread. Once the stage of cancer is determined, your physician can recommend a particular course of treatment. Learn more about cancer staging.
For more information about the stages of cancer in children, please visit our Health Library.
Cancer Support Services
Northwestern Medicine offers a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care that includes support services to help nurture and sustain you and your family throughout your cancer journey.
Looking for a Cancer Second Opinion?
It's vital that you're comfortable with your treatment decision and have confidence in your doctor. For these reasons, a second opinion with another specialist can help you make smart treatment decisions.
Childhood Cancers
Learn more about childhood cancers with these helpful resources.
Questions to Ask Your Child's Physician
A diagnosis of cancer in a child is one of the most devastating events in a parent's life. Becoming informed is one of the best coping mechanisms.
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