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Factor V Leiden

In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss Factor V Leiden, which is an inherited blood disorder. Doctors can find out if your child has Factor V Leiden by genetic testing.

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Lymphoma

Lymphoma is cancer which arises in the lymph system, the body’s circulatory network for filtering out impurities. There are two broad varieties, Hodgkin’s disease, and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

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Treatment Options

Learn about brain tumor treatments and treatment goals. 

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Wilms' Tumor Treatment Options

The types of treatment used most often to treat childhood cancer are surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplantation. The goal of treatment is to destroy the cancer cells. Learn more about treating Wilms' tumor.

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EMG and NCS - Neurology

Prepare for your child's EMG or NCS with this Helping Hand.

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Bone Scan: Nuclear Medicine

A bone scan is a test that is done to look for problems in the bones. A tiny amount of radioactive material is injected into your child's vein and goes into the blood. After about 2 to 3 hours, it collects in the bones.

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Microarray Analysis Test

The microarray analysis test is used to find out if your child has a medical condition caused by a missing or extra piece of chromosome material. This test is also known by several other names, such as chromosomal microarray, whole genome microarray, array comparative genomic hybridization or SNP microarray.

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Allergy Skin Testing

If your child is being seen for possible allergies, asthma, frequent infections or stuffy nose, allergy skin testing may be recommended. Testing can help find out what "allergen" causes the symptoms.  It could be something breathed in, touched, or eaten.

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Colonoscopy with General Anesthesia: Infants and Toddlers

This Helping Hand™ is about how colonoscopies are done, how to prep for one, and what to expect for infants and toddlers.