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Etoposide (VP-16)

Your child needs to take the medicine called etoposide. This information sheet explains what etoposide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Chemotherapy for blood and marrow transplant

Learn about chemotherapy your child receives before the blood and marrow transplant.

Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease

Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are both illnesses that are caused by the Coxsackie virus. Herpangina causes ulcers at the back of the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease causes blisters on any combination of the hands, feet and the mouth.

Chemotherapy phases for acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Learn what happens during chemotherapy phases for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Mouth care for children receiving chemotherapy or undergoing blood/marrow transplant

Cells in the mouth can be affected by chemotherapy and radiation to the head and neck area. Learn how to help your child avoid infection with good mouth care.

Fluticasone

Your child needs to take the medicine called fluticasone. This information sheet explains what fluticasone does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Feeding: Transitioning from tube feeding to oral feeding

Discover how to help a tube-fed child gradually adjust to feeding by mouth.

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS)

Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) occurs when the immune system is overactivated and causes inflammation. Learn about the signs, causes and treatment of MAS.

How to perform nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal suctioning

Your child may need suctioning to remove excess secretions. Find out how to perform nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal suctioning.

CPR in a child (from age 1 to puberty)

CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation).

Treatment of rhabdoid tumours

This page describes what is involved in the treatment of rhabdoid tumours.

How to safely use acetaminophen or ibuprofen tablets by mouth for children

If your child needs acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever or pain relief, your health-care provider can help you choose the right product for them.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for JIA

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for JIA

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used as first-line treatment of JIA. Learn about the different NSAIDs available and their potential side effects.

Safe handling of hazardous medicines at home: Giving injectable medicine by mouth

A guide on preparing and giving injectable hazardous medicine safely by mouth.

Canker sores (mouth ulcers)

An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.

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Managing other cancer-related symptoms

There are many symptoms that you may have as a result of cancer treatment. Find out about some of the more common symptoms and how to manage them.

CPR in a baby (0 to 12 months): First aid

CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation). Along with hands-on CPR training, this information can help save your baby's life.

Chemotherapy for brain tumours

Chemotherapy may be used to treat some types of brain tumours. Learn general information about how chemotherapy is given, how it works and coping with side effects.

Glycopyrrolate

Your child needs to take the medicine called glycopyrrolate. This information sheet explains what glycopyrrolate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when she takes this medicine.

Excessive drooling in children (sialorrhea)

An overview of the signs, symptoms and medical options for excessive drooling, a condition known as sialorrhea.

Acetylcysteine

Your child needs to take the medicine called acetylcysteine. This information sheet explains what acetylcysteine does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Oral thrush

A summary of the symptoms, causes and treatments of oral thrush, an infection of the mouth most often found in infants during the first year of life.