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Samantha's scoliosis story

Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.

Stress

Michelle's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Adrian's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Communicating with your friends about your scoliosis surgery

Learn some tips for communicating your needs and coping with your friends' reactions to you having scoliosis surgery.

Your emotions: Before scoliosis surgery

When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.

Coping with your family and others

When a child goes through scoliosis surgery, the whole family is affected in many ways. Suggestions for coping with family during this stressful time.

Birth control and pregnancy

Scoliosis surgery: How did other teens decide?

Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.

Sickle cell disease: Communicating with health-care providers, teachers and other school staff

Learn strategies to help improve your communication with your teen's health-care providers, teachers and other school staff.

Returning to school after scoliosis surgery

School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.

Katie's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Your emotions: In the hospital

Immediately following scoliosis surgery, you may feel irritable and frustrated. Read about why you may feel this way, and tips for dealing with it.

Staying active when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Cancer and your lifestyle

Listen to what other teens have to say about the impact of cancer on lifestyle and making healthy choices now and in the future.

Taking part in decisions when you have cancer

When you're diagnosed with cancer, it may feel like your parents, caregivers and health-care team are making all of the decisions for you. Read about how you can be more involved in decisions that affect you and your health.

Changes in body shape and back movement

Scoliosis surgery may result in a drastic change of your spine and posture. Read accounts of what it was like to adjust after having scoliosis surgery.

Communication tips for teens with sickle cell disease

Find tips to prepare for an important conversation and deliver your message clearly and effectively.

Kimberly's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Managing stress after a transplant

Lifestyle choices and hemophilia

Teens living with hemophilia can learn tips on how to balance lifestyle choices while managing their health.

Your emotions: At home after scoliosis surgery

When it is time to go home following your scoliosis surgery you may feel nervous or afraid. Learn about some coping techniques that may help you.

During scoliosis surgery

Find out what happens when a patient enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what to expect during scoliosis surgery.

How will cancer affect me now?

Many teenagers who are diagnosed with cancer will want to know how their cancer will affect them now. Learn about the types of feelings you may have, what might change in your life and where you can find support.

Talking to your child about illness

Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.