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.
An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.
This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.
Learn about chemotherapy your child receives before the blood and marrow transplant.
Learn how chemotherapy for acute childhood leukemias is administered and possible side effects children receiving chemotherapy may experience.
Find out what happens when you receive chemotherapy as an outpatient, either in the hospital or taking medications at home.
Learn what happens during chemotherapy phases for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Learn how chemotherapy works with this click-through animation that shows how chemotherapy affects cells in the body.
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 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.
An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.
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.
Learn how children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are treated.
Learn how cold therapy of the mouth (oral cryotherapy) is used during cancer treatment or blood and marrow transplant to prevent oral mucositis.
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.
Learn about possible interactions between cancer treatments and natural health products
Learn what happens during each of the five phases of chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Learn about the different types of treatment for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
This page describes what is involved in the treatment of rhabdoid tumours.
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.
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.
Learn what intra-arterial chemotherapy is and how it is done.
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.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a treatment of intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma.
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