Leukemia is the general term for cancer of the blood. This resource centre will focus on the two most common forms of childhood leukemias: ALL and AML.
A cancer diagnosis is difficult, and waiting for test results can be stressful. Learn the answers to some of the common questions other teens with cancer have about their diagnosis.
Ewing sarcoma is a type of cancer that can start in bone and sometimes soft tissue. It is most commonly found in children, teens and young adults. Learn about the signs and symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Learn about hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This condition involves the left side of the heart being underdeveloped, and is extremely serious.
This page describes what is involved in the treatment of rhabdoid tumours.
Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.
Find helpful resources and programs to support you, your child and your family during your child's cancer treatment.
Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) are a type of malignant brain tumour. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outlook for DIPG.
The types of cancer that children and teenagers get are often different from the types that older adults get. Learn about some of the more common types of cancer in young people.
Find out how cancer research works, what clinical trials are and what role you play in research.
Find out what type of studies are being done around the world to improve treatments and therapies for cancer, including research on cancer in teens.
Learn how to help your teenager manage anxiety and stress both during and after cancer treatment.
There are many types of cancer that can be diagnosed in children and teenagers. Learn about where to find information on different cancers and the types of questions you can ask your health-care team.
Find out how you can use effective parenting strategies to support the 3Ps of pain management for your child with cancer-related pain.
High-grade gliomas are a type of brain tumour that can develop in the central nervous system. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Information is divided into two section: Information about managing and coping with cancer and cancer care educational videos. Find information about how cancer can impact your whole family and how to support a teen with cancer. The cancer care educational videos provide practical information about caring for a child with cancer in seven different languages.
Discover multimedia resources that can offer you information and support throughout cancer treatment and beyond.
Learn about tricuspid atresia, a condition involving blood passing through a hole in the atrial septum and mixing with blood coming back from the lungs.
Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer among children. Learn more about medulloblastoma symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Find strategies to help children manage their cancer related symptoms.
Diagnosing cancer can involve lots of questions, a physical exam and multiple tests. Find out what to expect during the process of diagnosis and about some of the specialists you may see.
Learn about how your teenager's siblings may be affected by your teenager's cancer diagnosis and treatment. Find strategies to help them cope with changing routines and manage their mental health.
Read about the occurrence of secondary cancer after brain tumour treatment in your child. Find out what the risk factors are, how it will be screened and what can be done.
Learn how treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can cause neurocognitive changes in your child, such as learning difficulties.
