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Mario Otto, MD, PhD
Director, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders; Division Chief, Hematology/Oncology; Doris S. Norton Endowed Chair in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation
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Breast Cancer: Introduction What is cancer? Cancer starts when cells in the body change (mutate) and grow out of control. Your body is made up of tiny building blocks called cells. Normal cells grow when your body needs them, and die when your body doesn't need them any longer
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The Menstrual Cycle: An Overview What is ovulation? When a young woman reaches puberty, she starts to ovulate. This is when a mature egg or ovum is released from one of the ovaries. The ovaries are the two female reproductive organs found in the pelvis. If the egg is fertilized
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Overview of Kidney Disorders in Children How do the kidneys work? Your child's body takes nutrients from food and converts them into energy. After your child's body has taken the nutrients it needs, waste products are left behind. They are left in the bowel and in the blood. The
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Skin Tests What are skin tests? Skin tests may be done to diagnose rashes, moles, skin allergies, bacterial or fungal skin infections, and other diseases. Skin tests are also done to tell the difference between cancer (malignant) cells and noncancer (benign) growths. What are the
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Brad A. Pasternak, MD
Medical Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic; Medical Director, Pediatric Fecal Microbiota Transplant Program
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