Learn about heart tumours in children, and how they are diagnosed. Both the most common types of benign and malignant tumours are discussed.
Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.
Soft tissue tumours can develop in the muscles, fat, blood vessels or other tissues that surround the organs. Read about the symptoms of soft tissue tumours, how they are diagnosed and possible treatment and prognosis.
An in-depth discussion of the possible complications from central line treatments for children with brain tumours.
Brain tumours can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for brain tumours in teenagers.
Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.
This page describes what is involved in the treatment of rhabdoid tumours.
This page describes what is involved in the diagnosis of rhabdoid tumours.
An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.
Find information on how your child's lungs, heart, kidneys, and bladder may be affected by chemotherapy.
Find out how a brain tumour diagnosis and/or its treatment can impact your child’s growth and how the effects can be managed.
This page describes a type of brain tumour called a rhabdoid tumour, what causes this kind of tumour, and some possible symptoms.
An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.
An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.
In-depth description of a lumbar puncture procedure as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor.
Germ cell tumours are a type of cancer that start in the germ cells. Learn about where germ cell tumours are most commonly found, how they are diagnosed and the main types of treatment.
Chemotherapy may be used to treat some types of brain tumours. Learn general information about how chemotherapy is given, how it works and coping with side effects.
An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.
Learn more about common complications after a heart transplant.
An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.
A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.
Detailed information on the effects that brain tumour treatment may have on a child's fertility and pubertal development.
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Plexiform neurofibromas (PNs) are types of tumours that grow along nerves, most commonly occurring in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment and long-term outcomes.
