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    Celiac disease: How to be a self-advocate and communicate about your health

    Health A-Z

    It can be challenging to share information about your celiac disease and gluten-free diet. Learn communication skills that can help you get the support you need to take care of yourself.

    What is cancer?

    Health A-Z

    There are many types of cancer, but there are some things that are similar in most cancers. Learn about cells, tumours and how cancer spreads.

    Talking to your parents/caregivers about cancer

    Health A-Z

    Talking to your parents when you're a teenager can be difficult enough without having a cancer diagnosis. Find out some tips that can help you talk to your parents about cancer, ask for help and also ask for more space when you need it.

    Types of cancer surgery

    Health A-Z

    Being told you need surgery for your cancer diagnosis or treatment can be scary. This page describes the different types of surgery you might need to help you prepare and know what to expect.

    Travel and chemotherapy

    Health A-Z

    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.

    The cancer care team: Social worker

    Health A-Z

    A social worker can help you and your family manage your social and emotional needs during cancer treatment. Find out when you or your family would talk to a social worker and why.

    Smoking and vaping

    Health A-Z

    Both smoking and vaping can be damaging to your health, especially if you have had cancer. Learn about how smoking and vaping affect your lungs and other health problems.

    Types of cancer in young people

    Health A-Z

    The types of cancer that children and teenagers get are often different from the types that older adults get. Learn about some of the more common types of cancer in young people.

    Hemophilia: Switching from paediatric care to adult care

    Health A-Z

    Teens living with hemophilia can learn what to expect when making the inevitable transition from paediatric care to adult care.

    Common concerns about liver transplant surgery

    Health A-Z

    Sickle cell disease and macronutrients: Building blocks of your diet

    Health A-Z

    Learn about the nutrients that help your body function, including their role in the body and which foods are richest in these nutrients.

    Sickle cell disease: Doing enjoyable activities

    Health A-Z

    Doing enjoyable activities is an important step in easing negative emotions. Find examples of enjoyable activities and tips that can help you make time for enjoyable activities every day, even if you already feel busy.

    Sickle cell disease: Sleep restriction

    Health A-Z

    Find out how to set up a new sleep schedule to help you spend more of your time in bed sleeping instead of tossing and turning.

    Sickle cell disease and setting goals

    Health A-Z

    A goal is something that is important to you and that you want to accomplish. You can set a goal for any part of your life, such as your general health, your activity, your social life, your school grades, your sleep and so on.

    Sickle cell disease: How much sleep are you getting?

    Health A-Z

    Getting enough sleep is an important part of having healthy sleep habits and coping with pain. Find tips for creating a sleep schedule to help you get enough sleep.

    Hemophilia and travelling abroad

    Health A-Z

    Teens living with hemophilia learn practical tips when they are ready to take a trip abroad.

    Sickle cell disease: Scheduling worrying time

    Health A-Z

    Thinking about your worries at bedtime can make you more anxious and make it harder to sleep. Find tips for reflecting on your worries during the day instead of when you are trying to sleep.

    Symptoms of sickle cell disease

    Health A-Z

    Sickle cell disease symptoms can be different for each person, but the most common symptoms are anemia and pain. Read about why these symptoms happen in people with sickle cell disease.

    Bipolar disorder: Overview

    Health A-Z

    Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.

    Celiac disease: Top 10 places gluten may hide

    Health A-Z

    Learn about common places gluten likes to hide and what you can do to stick to your gluten-free diet to manage celiac disease.

    Sleep and mental health: Sorting out your sleep routine

    Health A-Z

    Use this video meditation every night as a bedtime ritual to learn tips on how to calm down and relax your mind before sleep.

    Complementary and alternative medicines for sickle cell disease

    Health A-Z

    Read about complementary and alternative therapies and how to use them safely to avoid side effects and interactions with your other sickle cell treatments.

    What teens need to know about bullying

    Health A-Z

    Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.

    Hemophilia and finding quality information

    Health A-Z

    Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.

    What is acne?

    Health A-Z

    Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Learn what it is, what it looks like and how you can treat it.

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