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Symptoms and Side Effects

Learn how to help your child with symptoms and side effects

Learn about the symptoms and side effects your child may experience. Find clear and up-to-date information on common challenges such as pain, fatigue, and nausea. Learn to better understand what your child may be facing. Explore options to improve their comfort and quality of life.

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    Complementary Therapies and Integrative Health

    Complementary approaches may be used to treat symptoms or side effects during an illness. Learn about how integrative medicine is used with traditional care.

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    Fatigue

    Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness or lack of energy that does not get better with rest. Learn ways to help your child manage fatigue.

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    List of Medicines

    Medicines are used to treat many different illnesses in children. Explore our guide to medicines for pediatric illnesses.

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    Pain Management

    Pain management is an important part of care for children with cancer or other illnesses. Learn ways to prevent and manage pain.

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    Treatments

    Treatments for childhood illnesses include medicine, surgery, radiation, stem cell transplant, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy. Learn about these treatments.

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    Splenectomy

    A splenectomy is surgery to remove the spleen. It is done to treat certain health conditions. Learn more about a splenectomy.

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Quality of Life Educational Series

Explore the Quality of Life for Children with Cancer booklets, an educational series for parents and caregivers to learn about pediatric palliative care.

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