You may experience nausea or vomiting as a result of cancer treatment. Find out how you can manage nausea and vomitting during treatment.
Learn how you can help your child deal with nausea and vomiting, after a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
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.
Your child needs to take the medicine called asparaginase. This information sheet explains what asparaginase does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.
Read about the symptoms of neonatal withdrawal syndromes and approaches to treatment.
Your child needs to take the medicine called fluorouracil. This information sheet explains what fluorouracil does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cladribine. This information sheet explains what cladribine does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called thiotepa. This information sheet explains what thiotepa does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take dexamethasone. This information sheet explains what this medicine does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when he or she takes this medicine for a short time.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ganciclovir. This information sheet explains what ganciclovir does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about signs and symptoms of mumps and how to manage it in your child.
Learn more about HIV, AIDS and the test and treatment options that are available.
Learn about newborn nutrition, routine care and everyday health issues as well as some common physical and emotional adjustments to life after pregnancy.
Your child needs to take the medicine called bleomycin. This information sheet explains what bleomycin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.
Your child needs to take the medicine called imatinib. This information sheet explains what imatinib does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available
Your child needs to take the medicine called irinotecan. This information sheet explains what irinotecan does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cytarabine. This information sheet explains what cytarabine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Vomiting is the forceful emptying of the stomach's contents.
If you are sexually active, there is a risk that you could get pregnant or get your partner pregnant. This page provides answers to some common questions you may have about pregnancy.
