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Scoliosis: Pros of having or not having surgery

Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.

What is palliative care?

Palliative care includes reducing the physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering that is associated with serious illness. Learn about the role palliative care providers can have in your child’s care.

Consequences of pain

Read about the long-term consequences of pain on a child, the importance of a child's pain management. A discussion of pain myths is included.

Brain tumours: Life after treatment

Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.

Sickle cell disease: Finding the positives

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.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): Signs and symptoms

Find out about the range of OCD signs and symptoms in children and teens and how the disorder is diagnosed.

Chemotherapy for other tumour types

An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.

Pain treatment

Learn about techniques for pain management and the treatment of pain.

Hemophilia and finding quality information

Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.

Chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours

This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.

Preventing developmental dysplasia of the hip

While DDH cannot always be prevented, there are hip healthy practices that may reduce the risk of developing DDH. Read about the practices and equipment that may help.

Living with cystic fibrosis

Scoliosis: Cons of having or not having surgery

Read about some of the disadvantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the disadvantages of not having surgery.

Other types of pain

Learn about other types of pain, including recurrent, procedural, and palliative pain. Read about how they are treated. Lumbar punctures are discussed.

Organ and tissue donation by children with a heart condition

Learn about organ and tissue donation by children with a heart condition.

Cerebral palsy

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this group of disorders that affect movements, balance and posture.

Spinal muscular atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and muscle atrophy (shrinking), and can affect a child’s ability to speak, walk, and breathe.

Plexiform neurofibroma in children with neurofibromatosis type 1

Plexiform neurofibromas (PNs) are types of tumours that grow along nerves, most commonly occurring in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment and long-term outcomes.

Oral cryotherapy (cold therapy) for the prevention of oral mucositis during short chemotherapy infusions

Learn how cold therapy of the mouth (oral cryotherapy) is used during cancer treatment or blood and marrow transplant to prevent oral mucositis.

Menstruation and developmental disability

Suggestions for parents and caregivers of a young person with a developmental disability who has just started or is about to start menstruating. Menstrual suppression of periods is also discussed.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) is a genetic disease that affects the nerves that connect the spinal cord to the muscles and sensory receptors in the body, leading to muscle wasting, loss of sensation and challenges with balance and coordination.

Sleep and your mental health: Overview

Sleep is a very important part of your mental and physical health. Check out the guided meditations on this page to help you fall asleep.

Friedreich ataxia (FRDA)

Learn about the genetic neuromuscular disorder called Friedreich ataxia (FRDA).

Cancer resources

Discover multimedia resources that can offer you information and support throughout cancer treatment and beyond.

JIA resources