Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.
Although many premature babies do not encounter any academic problems, some do. For example, up to 50% of very low birth weight (VLBW) babies will have some problems in school by Grade 3.
Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) in newborn babies.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which can have more severe symptoms than acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Learn about the signs and symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which can cause physical and neurological changes in your child.
An in-depth look at what is involved in a biopsy as part of the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.
Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.
An in-depth description of what is involved in a CT scan as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of neonatal seizures.
An in-depth description of what is involved in a MRI as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor. fMRI and MRA are also discussed.
Both cancer and cancer treatments can cause a range of symptoms. Find out why this is and hear from other teens about their experiences.
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.
Learn about long-term and late effects from acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) 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.
It is important to visit the dentist for a check-up before beginning cancer treatment. Read on for information on the importance of a check-up and dental cleaning before treatment.
Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.
Learn about the different types of treatment for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment. Learn about the different types of chemotherapy medications, how your health-care team decides which types to use, and the role of corticosteroids in cancer treatment.
Find out what type of scoliosis treatment might be needed for particular types of curves with the resource centre created by the Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Find out about the use of biologic agents in the treatment of JIA including what biologics are, how they work, safety considerations and side effects, and the biologics that are currently available to treat JIA.
Learn how cold therapy of the mouth (oral cryotherapy) is used during cancer treatment or blood and marrow transplant to prevent oral mucositis.
In-depth information concerning the issues that may arise for your child if he gains too much weight as a side effect of his brain tumour treatment.
Find out about the range of in-hospital and outpatient treatments that can help a child recover from anorexia nervosa.
In-depth information on treatment options for different types of brain tumours and brain cancer in children.
