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.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn what to expect when making the inevitable transition from paediatric care to adult care.
Learn about the nutrients that help your body function, including their role in the body and which foods are richest in these nutrients.
Learn about common places gluten likes to hide and what you can do to stick to your gluten-free diet to manage celiac disease.
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.
Read about complementary and alternative therapies and how to use them safely to avoid side effects and interactions with your other sickle cell treatments.
Teens living with hemophilia learn practical tips when they are ready to take a trip abroad.
Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Learn about the lymphatic system, different types of lymphoma, diagnosis and treatment.
A lumbar puncture is done to look at cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to examine if it contains cancer cells. Learn why you may need this test, how a lumbar puncture is done and what to expect after the test.
For some people, radiation can affect memory and ability to think, learn and concentrate. These are known as cognitive side effects. Find out who gets cognitive side effects, how you will know if you have cognitive side effects and the effects of these changes.
Discover multimedia resources that can offer you information and support throughout cancer treatment and beyond.
Cancer, treatments, stress and other factors can cause fatigue. Learn about the symptoms of cancer-related fatigue and how to manage it.
Cancer treatments and side effects may affect your appetite. Learn about what you can do if you've lost your appetite.
Find out what happens when you receive chemotherapy as an outpatient, either in the hospital or taking medications at home.
Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.
It is important to visit the dentist for a check-up before beginning cancer treatment. Read on for information on the importance of a check-up and dental cleaning before treatment.
Chemotherapy isn't the only treatment available for cancer. Learn about the different types of treatments for cancer including radiation and surgery, and how other teens have coped with their treatments.
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.
The Ottawa personal decision guide is a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.
School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.
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.
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.
There are five different curve patterns in the spines of teenagers with scoliosis. Learn about these, and other physical changes that can occur.
