Submitted by 60306672
on
IntroductionPneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by a virus or bacteria. Tiny air sacs in the lung’s called alveoli are normally filled with air. In pneumonia, the alveoli fill up with mucus ...
Submitted by 60306672
on
IntroductionAllergic reactions to seafood can be common. They can develop at any age but are seen more in older children and teenagers. Seafood is generally split into:
...
Submitted by 60125567
on
The Tumour Bank at The Children's Hospital at Westmead focuses only on childhood cancer research.It has appropriate approvals from the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Human Research Ethics Committ...
Submitted by 60125567
on
The Cancer Centre for Children at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is proud of its strong relationship with families.OPAC is a committee of oncology staff and parents of children receiving or have ...
Submitted by 60125567
on
One of the hardest parts of caring for a child with cancer is knowing what to say and how much information to give them. You can ask your doctors or nurses for guidance on how to talk to your chi...
Submitted by 60125567
on
Many parents want to protect their child by not telling them any information they think might scare them. A child's world is scarier when they do not know what is happening to them and around them.&nb...
Submitted by 60125567
on
Use your understanding of your children’s individual personalities and needs to guide what information you share and how you share it.
...
Submitted by 60125567
on
Often children will struggle to focus on everyday life. It is common for children of all ages to feel alone at times because they have spent long periods of time in hospital and have not been abl...
Submitted by 60125567
on
A cancer diagnosis brings changes for the whole family. Each family will have different ways to cope with stressful experiences.
Being a child with cancer is a painful and challenging experienc...
Submitted by 60125567
on
The first few weeks after a child is diagnosed with cancer can be overwhelming and distressing. Everyone reacts differently, and the shock of a diagnosis may result in a number of intense emotions.Emo...