An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.
Information on cold sores (herpes simplex): what they are, common signs and symptoms, causes, complications and how to treat.
Parents can learn how mucositis is prevented and treated after a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
There are many symptoms that you may have as a result of cancer treatment. Find out about some of the more common symptoms and how to manage them.
Impetigo is a common skin infection that is caused by bacteria. Learn what to look for, and what you and your doctor can do to care for your child.
Your child needs to take the medicine called baking soda mouthwash. This information sheet explains what baking soda mouthwash does, how to make it, and how to give it.
Learn how cold therapy of the mouth (oral cryotherapy) is used during cancer treatment or blood and marrow transplant to prevent oral mucositis.
Learn about pressure ulcers, who is at risk and how to prevent them.
Information about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of periodic fever adenitis pharyngitis aphthous ulcer (PFAPA) syndrome.
Your child needs to have the medicine called ipratropium. This information sheet explains what ipratropium does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about how graft-versus-host disease is prevented and treated, after an allogeneic transplant.
Scabies is a skin condition caused by mites. Learn what to look for and how it is treated.
Learn about your child's daily routine in the hospital after a blood and marrow transplant.
Discover how to use the 3P approach to manage cancer-related pain in children.
Your child needs to take the medicine called bleomycin. This information sheet explains what bleomycin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called daunorubicin or doxorubicin. This information sheet explains what daunorubicin and doxorubicin does, how to give
Your child needs to take the medicine called methotrexate. This information sheet explains what methotrexate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child’s sense of taste may change after their blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy. Learn which flavours and textures are helpful for boosting your child’s appetite after transplant.
Pain can be caused by cancer, procedures, treatments or symptoms of cancer and treatments. Find out how you can manage and how your health-care team can help you.
Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.
Find strategies to help children manage their cancer related symptoms.
Your child needs to take the medicine called dactinomycin. This information sheet explains what dactinomycin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ifosfamide. This information sheet explains what ifosfamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
