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Cancer resources

Discover multimedia resources that can offer you information and support throughout cancer treatment and beyond.

JIA resources

JIA resources

Accessing cancer information online

The internet is a useful resource to find information on cancer and treatments, but there is also a lot of misinformation. Find out tips to help you know where to go for reliable info and to help you think critically.

Genetic counselling

Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.

Top 10 poisons in the home

Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.

Cleft lip and palate: Genetic assessment

Understanding your child's cleft lip and/or palate through genetic assessments.

Family support for the child with a congenital heart condition

Having a child with heart disease is a strain for the whole family. Various different health professionals can provide support in difficult times.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): How to help your child at home

Find out what you can do to help your child or teen recover from avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.

The cancer care team: Social worker

A social worker can help you and your family manage your social and emotional needs during cancer treatment. Find out when you or your family would talk to a social worker and why.

Organization tips for caregivers of a child with complex medical needs

Taking care of a medically complex child can be a daunting task. Staying organized may help to make your life easier.

Making a decision about treatment for a child with a heart condition

Learn about some of the issues involved in making a decision about treatment for your child with a heart condition.

Celiac disease: Top 10 places gluten may hide

Learn about common places gluten likes to hide and what you can do to stick to your gluten-free diet to manage celiac disease.

The blood and marrow transplant team

Learn about the members of your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT) health-care team.

Teens, parents, surgeons... who's thinking what?

There are a number of concerns that arise around scoliosis. Find out how these different concerns rank among the patients, their families and their surgeons.

Consent, capacity and medical decision-making for children

Learn about the roles of children, parents, caregivers and health-care providers in the shared medical decision-making process. As children mature, they develop the capacity to participate in more decisions about their own health.

Stent insertion

When part of a major blood vessel becomes narrowed, a stent helps to widen the narrowed passage by supporting the walls of the blood vessel to keep it open.

Masimo Rad G Oximeter set-up

Learn how to use a Masimo Rad G Oximeter to monitor your child’s oxygen saturation levels and pulse rate.

Self-harm in children and teens: Overview

A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way of responding to distress. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.

Anxiety: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

Learn how psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help your child cope with anxiety.

Home safety: Fall prevention

Learn how to prevent falls from occurring in your home, including how to spot common causes of falls and how to fall-proof your home.  

Somatization: Signs and symptoms

​​Somatization is the expression of distress through physical symptoms and results from the mind-body or brain-body connection. Find out how it affects your child's health.

Hemophilia and finding quality information

Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.

Social workers can help you cope with illness

Social workers are trained mental health professionals who can help you and your family cope with illness. Learn more about social workers.

Teenagers with diabetes

Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.