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Ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.

Complications from ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

Important information concerning the problems that can arise for your child undergoing brain tumour treatment with regard to shunts.

Treatment for hydrocephalus: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV)

Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Read about endoscopic third ventriculostomy—one of the surgical treatments for hydrocephalus.

Ependymomas

Ependymomas are a type of brain tumour. Discover what causes ependymomas, what the symptoms are, and how they are treated.

Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunts

The Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunt helps babies with certain heart defects get enough oxygen until they can have surgery to fix the defect.

Gliomas

Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.

Treatment for hydrocephalus: Shunt

Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Read about shunts—one of the surgical treatments for hydrocephalus.

Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and how hydrocephalus is diagnosed and treated.

Shunt infections

Bacteria can attach itself to shunts and become infected. Read about the surgery your child needs, and the antibiotics that will help clear the infection.

Infective endocarditis (IE)

Learn about the prevention and treatment of infective endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart.

The circulatory system before and after birth

Learn about blood circulation in the body, lungs and heart, before and after birth.

Cyanosis (blue spells) in congenital heart disease

Blue spells occur when a child's lungs are not receiving enough blood to carry oxygen to the rest of the body. Find out what to do in case of a blue spell.

Physical and sensory effects after brain tumour treatment

Important information on the physical and sensory effects that your child may experience following brain tumour treatment.

Gender and identity: Support and resources

A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Kids Index

Health games and videos for kids.

Physical activity: Guidelines for children and teens

Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Cancer programs and resources

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

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.

Writing and printing resources

Learn about resources that are available for parents to help their children improve their writing and printing skills.

Complementary and alternative therapies for cancer treatment

Many people will consider the use of complementary and alternative therapies when undergoing cancer treatment, but not all of these are safe to use. Find out what you need to consider before using complementary or alternative therapies for cancer treatment.

Epilepsy: Sex and reproduction

Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.