Treatment for Cancer The specific treatment for your child's cancer will be determined by your child's doctor, based on a variety of factors, including the type of cancer and the extent of the disease. Alternative Therapy for Cancer Alternative therapy is a nonconventional approach to healing. it may be used instead of standard treatment or in combination with standard medicine. Bone Marrow Transplantation in Children The goal of a bone marrow transplant is to transfuse healthy bone marrow cells into a child after his or her own unhealthy bone marrow has been eliminated. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy A sentinel lymph node biopsy is a surgical procedure that helps doctors determine if or how far a cancer has spread within the body. About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute Clinical trials are studies, managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses, to develop, produce, and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases.