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Clinical and Home Care

Learn about clinical and home care

Caring for your child with a serious illness likely means you will need to learn new skills. Learn more about caring for your child.

Learn more about dental care

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    Mouth Care and Oral Health

    Mouth sores, dry lips or mouth, and tooth problems are common in children with cancer and other illnesses. Learn about mouth care and oral health.

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    Care at Home After Oral Surgery

    If your child has oral surgery, it’s important for them to get good care at home so they can heal quickly. Learn more about how to care for your child at home after oral surgery.

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    Dental Late Effects

    Some childhood cancer treatments can cause problems with teeth and facial bone development later in life.

Learn more about eye care

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    Care at Home After Eye Removal Surgery

    Eye removal (enucleation) is sometimes inevitable after a cancer diagnosis or serious injury. Good home care can help your child recover.

  • Caring for an Ocular (Eye) Prosthesis

    If your child has an ocular prosthesis, knowing how to clean and maintain it matters. Learn more about caring for an ocular prosthesis.

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    Living with One Eye

    Your child can live a normal, healthy life after eye removal surgery (enucleation). Learn more about ways to help your child thrive.

Learn more about skin care

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    Skin Cancer

    Skin cancer is the most common second cancer in childhood cancer survivors. Learn about common types of skin cancer and their risk factors.

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    Skin Care for Feeding Tube Sites

    If your child needs a feeding tube for enteral nutrition, taking care of the skin around the tube is important. Learn about skin care for feeding tube sites.

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    Skin Protection

    Pediatric cancer patients may experience skin issues such as impaired healing, sun sensitivity and scarring.

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