Radiation can affect fertility for both males and females. Learn how it can affect fertility and what your options are for preserving fertility.
Detailed information on the effects that brain tumour treatment may have on a child's fertility and pubertal development.
Detailed information on the effect that brain tumour treatment may have on a girl’s pubertal development and fertility.
Learn potential issues that can result from treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Learn about long-term and late effects from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment.
Discover multimedia resources that can offer you information and support throughout cancer treatment and beyond.
Learn how to start a conversation with your teenager about sexuality, and how having cancer and going through treatment can impact their sexuality.
Gonadotropin deficiency can affect pubertal development in children. Learn more about gonadotropin deficiency, how it is diagnosed and treated.
If a child's testicles have not descended by the time they are three to four months of age, surgery may be needed to prevent fertility problems later in life. Learn about the treatment, what happens during surgery, and how parents can care for their child at home afterwards.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects different systems in your body, not just the respiratory system. There may also be changes in your liver, pancreas, intestines, muscles, bones, and reproductive organs.
Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.
Learn about sexuality and how it can be impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. You can also find information on making safer choices about sex.
Sexuality is a healthy and normal part of life. Find out what sexuality is, how it is impacted by cancer and what you need to know to make safer choices about sex.
Learn about the late effects after your child's autologous transplant.
Learn about late term effects after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.
Find helpful resources and programs to support you, your child and your family during your child's cancer treatment.
Your pain care team may recommend opioids to help you manage acute (sudden) or persistent pain. Read about opioids, some of their side effects and how to manage side effects of opioids.
Radiation targets cancer cells but can also damage healthy cells, which can cause different side effects. Read an overview of these side effects, find out when you may notice them whether you can predict which side effects you may have.
Your child's pain team may recommend opioids to help them manage acute (sudden) or persistent pain. Read about opioids, some of their side effects and how to manage side effects of opioids.
Your health-care team is there to support you and answer any questions you might have. Find out how much you should share with them, how to talk to your team on your own and what to do if they can't answer your questions.
Learn about signs and symptoms of mumps and how to manage it in your child.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
Hypopituitarism is a condition that affects hormone development. Learn about the role hormones play in the body, the types of hypopituitarism and how it will impact your child's life.
Hypospadias is a congenital condition affecting the urinary opening of the penis. Learn about hypospadias and how it can be managed.
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