Publications

Imatinib is a targeted therapy, a cancer growth inhibitor, used to treat certain types of cancer. This factsheet provides information on the use of imatinib in children and young people with cancer.

Cytarabine (also known as Ara C) is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat many different types of cancer. This information is about the use of cytarabine in children and young people with cancer when it is given into the fluid around the spinal cord during a lumbar puncture (intrathecal injection).

Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that can be used in a number of different ways, depending on the condition to be treated. This information is about the use of hydrocortisone in children and young people with cancer when it is given into the fluid around the spinal cord during a lumbar puncture (intrathecal injection).

Methotrexate is a chemotherapy medicine that is used to treat many different types of cancer. It can be used to treat non-cancerous conditions too. This information is about the use of methotrexate in children and young people with cancer when it is given into the fluid around the spinal cord during a lumbar puncture (intrathecal injection).

Isotretinoin (also known as 13-cis-retinoic acid or 13-CRA) is a form of Vitamin A. It affects the growth of certain types of cells and is known to prevent the growth of some human neuroblastoma cells. This factsheet provides information on the use of isotretinoin in children and young people with cancer.

A children's guide to bone marrow donation. A colourful illustrated story book for young children preparing for a bone marrow donation. It follows the story of Jess, who is donating her bone marrow to help her brother, Ben.

A parent’s guide to physical activity, sport and exercise for children and young people with cancer. It gives practical advice that may help when thinking about activity levels both during and after treatment. Although written principally for parents, this booklet will also be useful for other carers or family members, teachers and those involved in sports clubs, as well as for the children and young people themselves.

Information and support for when your child is diagnosed with a Wilms tumour or other types of kidney tumours. This booklet contains information about the different types of childhood kidney cancer, the treatments that are used and their possible side effects.

This factsheet gives an overview of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) in children, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

This factsheet gives an overview of the potential late effects of adrenal insufficiency after treatment for childhood cancer