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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.

Transport to specialized neonatal facilities

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Learn about how newborns and infants are safely transported from a community hospital or nursing station to a hospital that can provide the necessary expertise to care for sick premature or term babies.

Potential late effects of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment

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Learn about long-term and late effects from acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment.

Adrian's scoliosis story

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Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Brain tumours: Life after treatment

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Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.

HIV and your baby

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Learn how to lower the risk of passing HIV to your baby and how the doctor can tell if your baby has HIV once they are born.

Samantha's scoliosis story

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Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.

22q11 deletion syndrome: Medical features

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22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.

Eye anatomy and function

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An overview of how the many parts of the eye work together to produce clear vision.

The financial impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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This page describes the financial impact your teen's JIA can have on the family.

Consequences of pain

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Read about the long-term consequences of pain on a child, the importance of a child's pain management. A discussion of pain myths is included.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 36 month visit

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Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 36 months old who are patients in the neonatal developmental follow-up clinic.

Potential late effects of acute myeloid leukemia treatment

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Learn about long-term and late effects from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment.

Kimberly's scoliosis story

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Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Diagnosis of heart-related syndromes

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Learn about heart-related syndromes. A syndrome is a medical term for a collection of signs and symptoms that generally stem from a single cause.

Katie's scoliosis story

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Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Getting involved in your community

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Learn about some of the ways you can get involved in your community with a health condition.

Michelle's scoliosis story

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Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Meal planning with changing carbohydrate intakes

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Read the story of 13-year-old Sara and how her meal plan with changing carbohydrate intakes works for her.

Sex, gender and sexual orientation: An overview

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It is common for people to confuse sex, gender and sexual orientation, but they are all different things. Read more to better understand the complete story of who your child is on the inside and how they want to present to the world.

Leaving the hospital after scoliosis surgery

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Find out what needs to happen in order for you to be discharged from the hospital after having scoliosis surgery, including your physical abilities.

Sex, gender and sexual orientation: An overview

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It's common for people to confuse sex, gender and sexual orientation, but they are all different things. Read more about each of these terms.

Hemophilia

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Learn about the different types of hemophilia, how it is inherited and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Coping with epilepsy as a family

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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.

Separation from their peers when your child has cancer

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Your teenager's friends can be an invaluable source of support for them during their cancer treatment. Find out how to encourage your child to stay in touch with their peers while in treatment.