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This article introduces Honest cancer talks with kids build trust, reduce fear. Hiding truth risks isolation, misunderstanding. Children sense lies, imagine worst scenarios.

This article introduces Cancer of unknown primary: rare metastatic disease with unidentified origin. Cells resemble original tissue. Also called occult primary cancer.

This article introduces Pediatric chordoma: rare spinal tumor, often skull-based. Linked to tuberous sclerosis. Challenging to fully resect surgically.

This article introduces IMSCTs: rare (4-6% CNS tumors), mostly benign. Occur in cervical/thoracic spine, rarely metastasize. Equal incidence in boys/girls."

This article introduces Intraocular melanoma: rare uveal tumor (iris/ciliary body/choroid). Develops in eye's middle layer. Retina detects light, sends images to brain.

This article introduces Pediatric skin cancer: rare, forms in skin tissue. Skin protects against trauma/infection, regulates temperature, stores nutrients/vitamin D.

This article introduces Pheochromocytomas (adrenal medulla) & paragangliomas (extra-adrenal): rare neuroendocrine tumors. May overproduce catecholamines, affecting heart rate/blood pressure.

This article introduces MEN syndrome: genetic disorder causing endocrine gland tumors/hyperplasia (benign/malignant). Affects hormone-producing glands via bloodstream hormone release.

This article introduces Pediatric cervical/vaginal cancers: rare. Cervix links uterus to vagina (birth canal). Both organs crucial in female reproductive system.