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Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

You may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

You and your child may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

Cancer research and your teenager

Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.

Sickle cell disease research

Research can help health-care providers test new treatments and help them learn how sickle cell disease affects patients and their families. Learn about the risks and benefits of participating in research and about giving consent for your child to participate.

Sickle cell disease research

Research can help health-care providers test new treatments and help them learn how sickle cell disease affects patients and their families. Learn about the risks and benefits of participating in research and about giving your consent to participate.

The future of cancer 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.

Research and clinical trials: An overview

Learn about the different kinds of health research and how research leads to better health care.

About blood and marrow transplant research

Learn about research and clinical trials related to your child's blood and marrow transplant.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Arthritis associations

This page provides information about leading arthritis organizations in Canada.

Arthritis associations

Cancer research

Find out how cancer research works, what clinical trials are and what role you play in research.

Scoliosis surgery in boys

Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Epilepsy resources and support

A detailed list of epilepsy organizations, research and books. A wide range of topics is covered, including guides for families and the ketogenic diet.

Clinical trials and your child

Here are some things to think about if you have been invited to enroll your child in a clinical trial.

Types of community health services

There are many different types of community health services that are available to help you and your child.

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Consent, capacity and medical decision-making for children

Learn about the roles of children, parents, caregivers and health-care providers in the shared medical decision-making process. As children mature, they develop the capacity to participate in more decisions about their own health.

Epilepsy: An overview

An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.

Consent

Consent is the choice to allow or not allow something to happen, such as treatment. Find out more about consent, who gives it and how it is given.

Cancer programs and resources

Find helpful resources and programs to support you, your child and your family during your child's cancer treatment.

Treating leukemia

This section describes the treatment options for both acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Celiac disease: Choosing a post-secondary program

Learn about the extra considerations you may have for picking the right post-secondary program when you are living with celiac disease and follow a strict gluten-free diet.