Learn about heart tumours in children, and how they are diagnosed. Both the most common types of benign and malignant tumours are discussed.
Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.
Soft tissue tumours can develop in the muscles, fat, blood vessels or other tissues that surround the organs. Read about the symptoms of soft tissue tumours, how they are diagnosed and possible treatment and prognosis.
An in-depth discussion of the possible complications from central line treatments for children with brain tumours.
Brain tumours can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for brain tumours in teenagers.
Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.
This page describes what is involved in the treatment of rhabdoid tumours.
This page describes what is involved in the diagnosis of rhabdoid tumours.
Find information on how your child's lungs, heart, kidneys, and bladder may be affected by chemotherapy.
An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.
Find out how a brain tumour diagnosis and/or its treatment can impact your child’s growth and how the effects can be managed.
Germ cell tumours are a type of cancer that start in the germ cells. Learn about where germ cell tumours are most commonly found, how they are diagnosed and the main types of treatment.
This page describes a type of brain tumour called a rhabdoid tumour, what causes this kind of tumour, and some possible symptoms.
An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.
An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.
An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.
In-depth description of a lumbar puncture procedure as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor.
A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Understanding the diagnosis of a brain tumour is necessary to choose the most effective treatment for your child. Find out about the different categories of brain tumours, staging and grading.
An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.
Detailed information on the effects that brain tumour treatment may have on a child's fertility and pubertal development.
This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.
Important information concerning the problems that can arise for your child undergoing brain tumour treatment with regard to shunts.
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
This page gives an overview of the different types of germ cell tumours, what the symptoms of germ cell tumours are and how they are treated.
