Frequently Asked Questions About Care For Your Child With Cancer At Home
Answers to some frequently asked questions about caring for your child with cancer at home.
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Checklist Before Leaving Hospital
A checklist to work through with your child's nurse before leaving the hospital.Iron (Ferrous Sulphate) For Premature & Small Babies
Iron is important for brain development and making new red blood cells to prevent a low red blood cell count.Chemotherapy Drugs - Information For Patients & Families
There are a variety of different types of chemotherapy medicines used to treat childhood cancer. See a list of the different medicines.Diarrhoea During Cancer Treatment
Diarrhoea means frequent, loose, or watery poo. It can happen during cancer treatment for a number of reasons and may lead to dehydration if not managed well.Measles & Chickenpox In Children With Low Resistance To Infection
Measles and chickenpox are risks while your child's resistance to infection is low.How Late Effects Of Cancer Treatment Can Affect Your Student's Learning
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy will damage normal cells as well as cancerous ones. Some children will recover all function completely, but others may have difficulties.How Late Effects From Cancer Treatment Can Affect Your Child's Learning & Development
Some children who have cancer treatment will have a harder time learning in school than their classmates. Find out about late effects from cancer treatment which may impact your child's learning.Special Concerns For Your Young Child With Cancer
In hospital, your child may become used to interacting with more adults than children and they may need more support from their early childhood teachers.Rheumatic Fever Videos
Watch animated videos to find out about sore throats, rheumatic fever and the importance of keeping a healthy heart.Sildenafil For Pulmonary Hypertension
Information for parents and caregivers about the use of sildenafil for pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs).Enalapril For High Blood Pressure
Information about the use of enalapril for high blood pressure (also called hypertension).Carvedilol For Heart Failure
Information about the use of carvedilol for the treatment of heart failure in tamariki (children).Atenolol For High Blood Pressure
Information about the use of atenolol for high blood pressure (also called hypertension).Amiodarone For Abnormal Heart Rhythms
Information about the use of amiodarone for abnormal heart rhythms (heart beats) in tamariki (children).MRI Of The Brain In Children
MRI is a special type of scan that can take detailed pictures of different parts of the body, such as the brain. A health professional may recommend MRI to help understand what's happening inside your child's brain.
