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The impact of cancer on siblings

Learn about how your teenager's siblings may be affected by your teenager's cancer diagnosis and treatment. Find strategies to help them cope with changing routines and manage their mental health.

The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on siblings

This page describes how some children might feel if they have a brother or sister with arthritis. It also gives tips on how to help your children manage their feelings toward their brother or sister who has arthritis.

Living with leukemia and helping siblings cope

Learn how to recognize when siblings of a child with leukemia feel left out, guilty, or resentful of the attention on their sick brother or sister.

Blood and marrow transplant: Helping siblings cope

Learn how you can help siblings cope, after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

What causes cancer?

Brain tumours: Helping siblings cope

Information on the extremely difficult task of helping siblings adjust to their sibling suffering from a brain tumour.

Transplant: Impact on siblings

Learn how a child's transplant can affect their siblings and how you can help them adjust.

Cancer programs and resources

Find helpful resources and programs to support you, your child and your family during your child's cancer treatment.

Safe use of antibiotics

Learn how to use antibiotics appropriately to prevent antibiotic resistance, which can cause antibiotics to be less effective in the future.

Moving on: Working when you have had cancer

Read about some points to consider as a cancer survivor entering the workforce, including what you should tell your employer and where to look for career advice.

Coping with epilepsy as a family

Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.

Teens Taking Charge: Managing Cancer Online

Cancer research and your teenager

Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.

Types of cancer in young people

The types of cancer that children and teenagers get are often different from the types that older adults get. Learn about some of the more common types of cancer in young people.

Impact of cancer on your family

Learn about the impact your child's cancer diagnosis can have on your family, and some strategies that can help your family cope.

What is cancer?

There are many types of cancer, but there are some things that are similar in most cancers. Learn about cells, tumours and how cancer spreads.

Managing cancer and treatment symptoms

Both cancer and cancer treatments can cause a range of symptoms. Find out why this is and hear from other teens about their experiences.

Siblings in the hospital: Helping your children cope

When a child is hospitalized, their siblings may feel a variety of emotions including but not limited to confusion, upset or sadness. Find ways to help children cope with having a sibling in the hospital.

The impact of cancer on extended family

Members of your extended family, such as aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents are also affected by your teen’s cancer. They are likely experiencing similar feelings to yours. Access to accurate information and frequent updates can help your extended family cope.

MRI and cancer diagnosis

An MRI scan gives a clear picture of the inside of the body and can help diagnose cancer. Learn about how MRIs are done, what to expect during the scan and when you get your results.

Getting through the teen years and cancer

Find information to help promote independence in your teenager while continuing to help them manage their cancer treatment.

Other types of cancer

There are many types of cancer that can be diagnosed in children and teenagers. Learn about where to find information on different cancers and the types of questions you can ask your health-care team.

Long-term follow-up and late effects of cancer treatment

Learn what late effects are and why your teen should continue to self-monitor and attend follow-up appointments, even after treatment is completed.

Cystic fibrosis: Physical activity and exercise

Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve your lung function.

Thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer starts in the thyroid gland in the front of the neck. Find out how it is diagnosed, treated and the prognosis.