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Cancer can affect children differently than adults. Our board-certified radiation oncologists focus solely on pediatric cancers and the most effective treatments to combat them. Our Radiation Oncology program, a partnership with Mayo Clinic in Arizona, allows us to provide

Ulcerative Colitis in Children What is ulcerative colitis in children? Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In this condition, the inner lining of your child’s large intestine (colon or bowel) and rectum gets inflamed. This inflammation often starts in the

Some disorders are as complex as their names might imply – whether it’s paroxysmal dyskinesias or opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome. Rare pediatric movement disorders are a group of individually unique and uncommon neurological diseases, many with genetic causes. Experts have

Heart Defects Causing Extra Blood Flow Through the Lungs Click on the links below to learn more about these topics. Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Atrioventricular Canal (AV Canal or AVC)© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children What is obstructive sleep apnea in children? Obstructive sleep apnea is when a child briefly stops breathing while sleeping. It happens because of a blockage in the upper airway. This is the passages through the nose and mouth to the windpipe

Rehabilitation is an important medical specialty focused on restoring and maintaining optimal health and functioning while reducing disability. The Frances H. McClelland Rehabilitation Program at Phoenix Children's offers the most comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation program in