Chylothorax occurs when the fluid that digests fat builds up around the lungs. Learn how a minimal fat diet can help to reduce chylothorax.
Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.
After scoliosis surgery, there are some personal care issues you may be faced with. Read the experiences of other teens that also had scoliosis surgery.
Learn about the benefits of tummy time and how to encourage your baby to spend supervised awake time on their stomach.
Find tips to help you find the positives in your life instead of focusing on the negatives, which can increase your positive emotions over time and reduce your pain.
Learn about the role of fat in the body, different types of fat, and how to manage your family's fat intake.
Learn about positive airway pressure (CPAP and BPAP) and how it can be used to help your child while they sleep.
Learn how to replace negative thoughts with more positive thoughts to help reduce stress, tension and pain.
Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.
Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.
If you have completed the five steps of the Bright IDEAS system and are not satisfied with the result, you might need to go back and try Steps 1 to 5 again. Read through the case study for an example of what this can look like.
Some teens may experience pain or numbness after scoliosis surgery. Find out how other teens recovering from scoliosis surgery feel about their pain.
Silver nitrate can be used to help remove granulation tissue around your child's stoma. Learn more about silver nitrate and how to apply it to your child.
When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.
School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.
Listen to what other teens have to say about the impact of cancer on lifestyle and making healthy choices now and in the future.
Find out how you can replace unhelpful thoughts with helpful ones and practice mindful observation to help reduce stress and anxiety.
Several other devices can be used to make insulin injections easier. Learn what these devices are and whether they are right for your child.
