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What Are the Stages of Childhood Cancer?

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.

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