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Complications from central lines for brain tumours

An in-depth discussion of the possible complications from central line treatments for children with brain tumours.

Central lines and cancer treatment

You may have a central line as part of your cancer treatment. Learn about how to cope if you are self-conscious about your central line.

Vascular access in the NICU

Learn about several types of lines and catheters inserted into a vein that are used for vascular access on a premature baby or ill newborn.

Central venous lines for blood and marrow transplant

Learn about central venous lines, before your child's blood and marrow transplant.

Going home after brain tumour surgery

In-depth answers on what happens when your child goes home after brain tumour surgery, and when to call the treatment team.

Central venous line (CVL) insertion into the internal jugular vein using image guidance

A central venous line (CVL) is a long, soft, thin, flexible tube that allows medicine into a child's body. Read about the internal jugular vein procedure.

Central venous line (CVL) insertion into the femoral vein using image guidance

​A central venous line (CVL) is a long, soft, thin, flexible tube that allows medicine into a child's body. Read about the femoral procedure.

Complications and side effects of brain tumour procedures

An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.

Receiving cancer medications

Cancer treatment requires different types of medication, each of which may be given in a different way. Lean about the most common ways to receive chemotherapy and other medications and what to expect.

Intravenous (IV) line care

IV lines can be an important part of your child's care. Learn about the importance of IV-line care and keeping your child safe.

CVL/PICC cap change

If your child has a CVL/PICC, you will be taught how to change the cap before your child is discharged from hosptial. Learn the steps you need to follow for a CVL/PICC cap change.

Activity and contact with others after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

Feeling good about yourself during cancer treatment

Even though cancer changes many parts of your life, there are still opportunities to feel good about yourself. Learn tips to help you feel good while dealing with cancer.

Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion using image guidance

Learn about what a PICC is and how and why this type of intravenous line is inserted.  

Surgery and cancer

Some types of cancer may require surgery as part of diagnosis or treatment. Read about what to expect before, during and after surgery as part of cancer treatment.

Behaviour rehearsal

Routine self-monitoring after a liver transplant

CVL/PICC dressing change procedure

If your child has a CVL or PICC, the dressing must be changed regularly to prevent infection. Learn how to change your child's CVL or PICC dressing using antiseptic non-touch technique.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Learn what blood clots are, how they form, how they are treated, and complications that can occur because of them.

About parenteral nutrition (PN)

Parenteral nutrition is liquid nutrition that is given to your child through an intravenous (IV) infusion if their digestive system cannot absorb or tolerate adequate food or fluids by mouth or through a feeding tube to be able to grow and thrive.

Electroencephalogram (EEG) before epilepsy surgery

Find out what happens during an electroencephalogram before epilepsy surgery.

Animal bites: First aid

Learn how to properly care for your child if they have been bitten or scratched by an animal.

Harvesting stem cells for an autologous blood and marrow transplant

Learn how your child's stem cells are harvested, before the blood and marrow transplant.

Electroencephalogram (EEG) for brain tumours

An in-depth description of what is involved in an EEG as part of brain tumor diagnosis, and a look at MEG.