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Complications and side effects of brain tumour procedures

An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.

Steroids for brain tumours

Learn about steroid treatment for brain tumours, including why your child may need this treatment and the possible side effects.

What is chemotherapy?

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.

Kawasaki disease

Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes swelling of the blood vessels and can affect the heart. Learn more about Kawasaki disease including its cause, diagnosis and treatment.

Corticosteroids for JIA

Asthma: Overview and care​

Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. Learn about how to care for your child after a hospital visit.

Body image for children with heart disease

Learn about helping those with congenital heart disease have a healthy body image. Read about issues that may arise, such as embarrassment over scars.

Corticosteroids for JIA

Discover how corticosteroids work and what their common side effects are. There are different corticosteroids available to treat arthritis, available in different forms including pill, liquid, and injectable.

Weight gain after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn how to prevent and manage your child's weight gain, after a transplant.

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.

Corticosteroids given for a long time

Corticosteroids are a group of medicines, which include dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisone, and prednisolone. This information sheet explains what corticosteroids do, how to give them and what side effects or problems your child

Dexamethasone

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.

Side effects of chemotherapy for brain tumours

An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.

Side effects of chemotherapy

The side effects from chemotherapy medications are not the same for everyone. Find out what the possible side effects of taking chemotherapy medications are and how they can be managed.

Late effects of cancer 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.

Going home after brain tumour surgery

In-depth answers on what happens when your child goes home after brain tumour surgery, and when to call the treatment team.

Late effects after an autologous transplant

Learn about the late effects after your child's autologous transplant.

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.

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

Bone health after an allogeneic blood and marrow transplant

Learn how your child can keep their bones strong after a blood and bone marrow transplant.

Optic neuritis

Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve in the eye. It can occur in one eye or both eyes at the same time. Learn about the signs and symptoms of optic neuritis and what to expect.

Corticosteroid joint injections for JIA

In some cases, corticosteroids can be given as joint injections in the treatment of JIA. Find out about safety considerations and potential side effects of these injections.

Side effects of radiation

Radiation targets cancer cells but can also damage healthy cells, which can cause different side effects. Read an overview of these side effects, find out when you may notice them whether you can predict which side effects you may have.

Phimosis

Information on tightness of the foreskin or phimosis. Learn what it is and how it is treated.