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Moving on: Working when you have had cancer

Read about some points to consider as a cancer survivor entering the workforce, including what you should tell your employer and where to look for career advice.

Moving on: Working when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Tests before, during and after cancer treatment

During cancer treatment, a patient will need many tests to determine if the treatment is working. Learn about the types of tests to expect before, during and after treatment, and why these tests are necessary.

Shunt revisions

Learn about the signs and symptoms that would indicate your child's shunt is not working properly. Also learn how shunt problems are diagnosed and treated.

Heart catheterization test

Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.

Kidneys: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) test

A GFR test measures how well your kidneys are working. Find out why this test is done and what to expect during the test.

Lasix renal scan

Learn how a Lasix renal scan is done and how it shows how the kidneys are working.

Accessibility and support when working

Find out about the supports that are available to you to help you succeed at work.

Pulmonary function testing

Learn what happens during a pulmonary function test and how it is used to check how well your child's lungs are working.

Lung tests and cancer treatment

A lung test, or pulmonary function test, is used to measure how well you lungs are working. Learn why you may need a pulmonary function test and what to expect during the test.

Video urodynamic study (VUDS)

A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.

Regular appointments for cancer treatment

You will have many appointments with your health-care team as part of your treatment. Read about why it is so important to attend your regular appointments, even if you feel fine.

Moving on: Working when you have a health condition

Learn about some of the points to consider when entering the workforce as a teen with a health condition.

Cancer tests and anaesthetic

Anaesthetic is used to reduce or take away pain. Learn more about anaesthetics, how they are given and why you might need an anaestetic during a procedure.

The cancer care team: Occupational therapist

​An occupational therapist can help you with everyday tasks. Find out why you might need occupational therapy as part of your recovery.

The cancer care team: School teacher

While you're in the hospital, your health-care team may include a teacher to help you keep up with school work. Find out what you can expect from your in-hospital school teacher.

Understanding insulin

Learn where injectable insulin comes from and how it works.

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.

Anxiety: Treatment with medications

Learn about the most common anxiety medications for children and teens.

Managing cancer and treatment symptoms

Both cancer and cancer treatments can cause a range of symptoms. Find out why this is and hear from other teens about their experiences.

Writing disabilities: Overview

A writing disability is when a child has significant challenges with writing. Learn about writing disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Mathematics milestones

Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.

Pentamidine, Inhaled

Pentamidine is a drug used to prevent a specific type of pneumonia called PCP pneumonia. This is a very serious type of pneumonia caused by an organism called pneumocystis jiroveci. This organism is only found in people whose immune system is not working normally.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Find information about buying, installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home to keep your family safe.

Heart transplants

A heart transplant is surgery that replaces a heart that is not working properly with a healthy donor heart. Learn about heart transplants for children.