Ependymomas are a type of brain tumour. Discover what causes ependymomas, what the symptoms are, and how they are treated.
Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.
Important information on the physical and sensory effects that your child may experience following brain tumour treatment.
Learn about the different types of brain tumours, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the various supports available to families.
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Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
This page contains a series of links to activities and games that support the different strategies of the CARD system.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
The AboutKidsHealth team works closely with the health-care professionals at The Hospital for Sick Children in the development and review of the health information on AboutKidsHealth.ca
Both cancer and cancer treatments can cause a range of symptoms. Find out why this is and hear from other teens about their experiences.
A detailed list of epilepsy organizations, research and books. A wide range of topics is covered, including guides for families and the ketogenic diet.
Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.
Read about coping with a diagnosis. While the diagnosis may be upsetting, the good news is that a child's pain is no longer a mystery.
