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      How does chemotherapy work?

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      Learn how chemotherapy works with this click-through animation that shows how chemotherapy affects cells in the body.

      Side effects of chemotherapy

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      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.

      Chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours

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      This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.

      Chemotherapy for other tumour types

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      An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.

      Chemotherapy for brain tumours

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      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.

      What is chemotherapy?

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      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.

      Side effects of chemotherapy for brain tumours

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

      Chemotherapy for blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn about chemotherapy your child receives before the blood and marrow transplant.

      Treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in children

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      Learn how children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are treated.

      Chemotherapy for acute childhood leukemias

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      Learn how chemotherapy for acute childhood leukemias is administered and possible side effects children receiving chemotherapy may experience.

      Other issues related to chemotherapy

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      Chemotherapy can cause many different issues in addition to hair loss and making you feel sick. Find out about other issues related to chemotherapy and how to manage them.

      Chemotherapy as an outpatient

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      Find out what happens when you receive chemotherapy as an outpatient, either in the hospital or taking medications at home.

      Oral cryotherapy during chemotherapy

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      Learn how cold therapy of the mouth (oral cryotherapy) is used during cancer treatment or blood and marrow transplant to prevent oral mucositis.

      Travel and chemotherapy

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      Some people can still travel and go on vacation while receiving chemotherapy. Find out what you need to know about travel and chemotherapy, including practicial tips and major risks.

      Oral cryotherapy (cold therapy) for the prevention of oral mucositis during short chemotherapy infusions

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      Learn how cold therapy of the mouth (oral cryotherapy) is used during cancer treatment or blood and marrow transplant to prevent oral mucositis.

      Natural health products and cancer treatment

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      Learn about possible interactions between cancer treatments and natural health products

      Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): chemotherapy phases

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      Learn what happens during each of the five phases of chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

      Chemotherapy phases for acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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      Learn what happens during chemotherapy phases for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

      Treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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      Learn about the different types of treatment for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

      Medication interactions and cancer treatment

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      Some medications can interact with each other. Learn about taking other medications while on chemotherapy and what you need to know about drug and alcohol use.

      Treatment of rhabdoid tumours

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      This page describes what is involved in the treatment of rhabdoid tumours.

      Receiving cancer medications

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      Cancer treatment requires different types of medication, each of which may be given in a different way. Lean about the most common ways to receive chemotherapy and other medications and what to expect.

      Intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma

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      Learn what intra-arterial chemotherapy is and how it is done.

      Intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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      Learn how to care for your child at home after a treatment of intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma.

      Mouth care for children receiving chemotherapy or undergoing blood/marrow transplant

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      Cells in the mouth can be affected by chemotherapy and radiation to the head and neck area. Learn how to help your child avoid infection with good mouth care.

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