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Promoting a positive body image

Learn more about promoting positive body image in your child and improving their overall health.

Body image

Learn more about body image and how having a positive body image can improve your overall health.

Body image, self-esteem and cancer

Learn about how your teenager's body image and self-esteem can be affected by cancer and treatment and the resources available to help them cope with any issues.

Promoting self-esteem in children

Self-esteem is how we feel about our abilities and strengths, including our ability to overcome challenges.

Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing

Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.

Your body image after a transplant

Body image for children with heart disease

Learn about helping those with congenital heart disease have a healthy body image. Read about issues that may arise, such as embarrassment over scars.

Self-image and cancer treatment

Cancer can change the way your body looks and the way you feel about it. Read about ways that may help you cope with changes in how you feel about your body.

Cancer resources

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

Scoliosis and emotional issues

Having scoliosis can be emotionally upsetting for young children and teenagers. Find out about some common issues they face, such as negative self-image and increased stress.

Feeling good about yourself when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Angioplasty using image guidance

Learn what an angioplasty is and how it is done using image guidance.

Brain tumours and self-image

Find out how your child's self-esteem may be affected by changes in appearance resulting from brain tumour treatment.

Self-image and changes to appearance from leukemia

Learn how to help your child accept changes in appearance caused by leukemia treatment.

Sclerotherapy with bleomycin using image guidance

Learn how bleomycin is used in sclerotherapy to treat vascular malformations. Find information about the advantages of using bleomycin as well as any risks involved and precautions to be considered.

Abscess drainage using image guidance

Learn what an abscess is and how it is drained using image guidance.

Scoliosis: What to expect in adulthood

Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.

Thrill-seeking and risky behaviour in teenagers

Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.

Computed tomography (CT) scan for scoliosis

Computed tomography (CT) scans use a series of x-rays to create a layered image of the spine. Find out how this technique is used for scoliosis patients.

Thyroid biopsy/FNA using image guidance

Learn what a thyroid biopsy is and why it is done. Also find information about what will happen to your child before, during and after the procedure.

Central venous line (CVL) insertion into the internal jugular vein using image guidance

A central venous line (CVL) is a long, soft, thin, flexible tube that allows medicine into a child's body. Read about the internal jugular vein procedure.

Esophageal dilatation using image guidance

Learn what a esophageal dilatation is and how it is done using image guidance.

Joint and tendon steroid injections using image guidance

Joint and tendon steroid injections are a form of treatment for children with arthritis and inflammation. Learn more about the procedure here.

Abscess drainage using image guidance: Caring for your child at home after the drainage tube removal

Learn how to properly care for your child at home after an abscess drainage tube removal.