Information on cold sores (herpes simplex): what they are, common signs and symptoms, causes, complications and how to treat.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.
Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
An overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of this sudden partial facial paralysis.
Learn about the different types of sexually transmitted infections and when and how to talk to your child or teen about them.
Learn how cold therapy of the mouth (oral cryotherapy) is used during cancer treatment or blood and marrow transplant to prevent oral mucositis.
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid and protective layers of tissue around the brain and spinal column. Read about the causes of meningitis as well as prevention and treatment.
After a heart transplant, your child will need a variety of medications, including immunosuppressants, drugs to prevent infection, and drugs to lower blood pressure.
Your child needs to take the medicine called dactinomycin. This information sheet explains what dactinomycin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Parents can learn how mucositis is prevented and treated after a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
There are many symptoms that you may have as a result of cancer treatment. Find out about some of the more common symptoms and how to manage them.
Your child’s sense of taste may change after their blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy. Learn which flavours and textures are helpful for boosting your child’s appetite after transplant.
When the cold weather arrives, learn how to keep the whole family safe from seasonal illnesses during the winter season.
Discover how to use the 3P approach to manage cancer-related pain in children.
Visit the Cold Weather Season Learning Hub to learn how to stay healthy and enjoy outdoor activities safely during cold weather.
Your child needs to take the medicine called vinblastine. This information sheet explains what vinblastine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Pain can be caused by cancer, procedures, treatments or symptoms of cancer and treatments. Find out how you can manage and how your health-care team can help you.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cyclophosphamide. This information sheet explains what cyclophosphamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn how to help your child's burn injury heal when your child comes home from the hospital.
Your child needs to take the medicine called methotrexate. This information sheet explains what methotrexate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) occurs when a fetus is infected with a virus called cytomegalovirus. Learn more about how cCMV happens, the signs and symptoms of cCMV and how it is diagnosed and treated.
