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Once the child's diagnosis is confirmed a treatment plan will be developed. The treatment of childhood cancer can include chemotherapy (the use of medical drugs to kill cancer cells), radiation (the use of radiant energy to kill cancer cells), and surgery (to physically remove cancerous cells or tumours). The type of treatment depends on the type and severity of cancer and the child's age.