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Side effects of radiotherapy

The side effects of radiotherapy that your child may experience and what can be done.

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Side effects of chemotherapy

Chemotherapy side effects that children may have and what can be done about them.

Chemotherapy

How chemotherapy works, how treatment is decided and how it is given.

How can I help my child to eat well during treatment?

From me to you: parents share their advice on helping their children eat well during treatment.

Can I look after my pet when my child is having treatment?

From me to you: parents share advice on looking after a pet when your child is on treatment.

What should I know about my child’s treatment?

From me to you: parents share their thoughts on what they would've liked to have known before treatment.

How can I get my child to take their tablets?

From me to you: parents share their tips on the best ways to help your child take their medication.

Help your child cope with side effects of cancer treatment

Every child copes differently with treatment and side effects. Here's what to expect.

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Is a clinical trial right for my child?

What a clinical trial means for your child and how research can improve care for other children in the future.

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Young Lives vs Cancer is an operating name of CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children. A registered charity in England and Wales (1107328) and in Scotland (SC039857). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by member guarantee (No. 05273638). Registered office: 4th Floor, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 2NT. VAT no: 863639196. © 2023 CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children.

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