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Managing a cancer diagnosis can be terrifying at any age. For teens, cancer is a leading cause of death, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This straightforward text discusses risk factors, common types of cancer, and how the disease affects the body. Accessible language, easy-to-read diagrams, and vivid photographs walk readers through screenings and treatments. From diagnosis to remission, this authoritative title tells teens everything they need to know about cancer, and how to fight it.