About Cancer

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital ranks in all ten pediatric specialties, and more than any other hospital in the metro New York area according to the 2013-2014 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings.

Cancer is a complex illness that requires clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below is some general information about cancer, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the Oncology Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.

Cancer Overview

Causes of Cancer

Diagnosing Cancer

Treatment for Cancer

Alternative Therapy for Cancer

Pain Management

Nutritional Requirements for a Child With Cancer

High-Calorie / High-Protein Diet

Clinical Trials and Cancer

Questions to Ask Your Child's Physician

Coping With the Diagnosis