Publications

An essential introductory guide for parents and carers of a child who has been diagnosed with cancer. Information includes incidence, diagnosis and tests, staff involved in the care of the child, treatment, side effects, emotions and feelings, drug information and help and support.

This leaflet is for parents and families who are interested in finding out more about how complementary and natural therapies can help their child to cope with the side effects of cancer and its treatment.

A practical guide for families of a child or young person with cancer. This booklet gives tips and advice to help newly-diagnosed families cope better with the impact of cancer on their lives.

This guide gives information on the use of dexamethasone in children and young people with cancer. It also offers help to parents in managing the behaviour of children with cancer, requiring who need regular steroids.

A stem cell transplant can be an important part of treatment for some cancers and leukaemia in children and young people. This guide explains stem cell (bone marrow) donation for teenagers and young adults.

Etoposide is a chemotherapy medicine commonly used in the treatment of certain types of cancer and leukaemia. This factsheet provides information on the use of oral etoposide in children and young people with cancer.

This factsheet gives an overview of Ewing sarcomas in children, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Suggestions and help for families, before and after their child dies. Written jointly with a bereaved parent and psychologist, to try to help with both practical and emotional issues.

Information for parents, carer and families of a child or young person with cancer. This guide helps to explain how your child’s treatment might affect them and what you should do.

This publication is a summary containing the table of findings that may be associated with a cancer diagnosis in childhood, taken from the full guideline.