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Depression in Children and Teens

WEBSymptoms of depression in children and teens may include: Feeling down, low, sad, depressed, or irritable much of the time. Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies or …

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Immunity, Illness, and Infection

WEBThe immune system is the body’s defense against infection. A network of special cells, tissues, and organs work together to protect the body from a variety of “invaders” or germs. These germs or pathogens include. In most cases, the body can defend itself from harmful attacks. Some people have weak immune systems and cannot fight off

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Medical Record Access for Pediatric Cancer Patients

WEBMedical records document a patient’s health information. They often include a patient’s health history, medications prescribed, allergies and conditions, immunization status and test results such as X-rays, laboratory tests or other diagnostic studies. Medical records also include general information such as a patient’s date of birth

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Health Insurance for Young Adults

WEBAt age 18, individuals have one or more of the following options for securing health insurance coverage: Staying on a parent’s health insurance plan until the age of 26. …

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Chemo Brain and Cognitive Side Effects

WEBCognitive side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy likely have multiple causes. Cancer treatments can impact the brain directly through effects on cell growth, inflammation, and blood supply. Other factors may also affect thinking, attention, and memory in patients with cancer. These include: Medicines such as anti-nausea …

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Getting Insurance Through the Health Insurance …

WEBBy phone: Call 1-800-318-2596. By mail: Write Health Insurance Marketplace, Dept. of Health and Human Services, 465 Industrial Blvd., London, KY 40750-0001. Certified …

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Physical Activity for Teens and 20s

WEBAt least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity physical activity per week OR 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) of vigorous-intensity physical activity per …

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Sexual Health During Cancer Treatment

WEBSafety of sex during cancer. Sexual activity includes vaginal, oral, and anal sex and masturbation. In some case, there is a risk of bleeding and infection due to certain cancers and treatments. In addition, the patient’s sexual partner could be exposed to chemotherapy drugs if the patient has sex with a partner while the drugs are still active.

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Physical Activity for Cancer Survivors

WEBAdults. Try to get 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75 minutes per week of high-intensity activity. You can do short bouts of 10 minutes or …

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Anxiety in Children and Teens

WEBAnxiety is the experience of fear, distress, or worry. It often happens in response to a stressful situation. But it can also occur without a specific trigger. Anxiety might involve …

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Classroom Accommodations for Children and Teens with …

WEBMemory, technology, verbal, or visual aids. Permission to leave class early to walk in uncrowded hallways. Buddy system for visits to the school nurse’s office. Permission to …

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Emotional Well-Being

WEBEmotional Well-Being. For childhood cancer survivors, resilience is the rule. Most survivors adjust well mentally and emotionally to the life changes brought about by childhood …

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Caring for Someone with a Respiratory Illness at Home

WEBMake sure that all family members take steps to prevent infection inside and outside the home. Wear a face mask that covers the mouth and nose. Try to keep a physical …

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Spleen Problems and Splenectomy

WEBThe spleen is about the size of a fist. The spleen produces white blood cells that help the body fight infections. White blood cells make antibodies, specialized proteins that fight infections. The spleen also works as a filter. It removes bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances from the blood. The spleen is part of the lymphatic system.

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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

WEBAcute lymphoblastic leukemia affects white blood cells called lymphocytes. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the blood and. bone marrow. It is the most common form of childhood cancer. In leukemia, cancer cells grow rapidly in the bone marrow. When this happens, healthy blood cells — white blood cells, red blood cells, and

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Nursing and Patient Care

WEBNursing and Patient Care. Nurses are important members of a patient's care team. For children being treated for cancer, nurses perform a number of critical functions. Nurses often serve as a patient and family’s first line of contact in and out of the hospital. An inpatient nurse acts as a primary care provider during a hospital stay.

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WHO and St. Jude Work Together to Expand Access to Childhood …

WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital want to change that. They announced a new program today. It's called the …

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Role of a Health Care Agent

WEBAs a health care agent, you have the right to: Know as much as you can about your child’s health care and care options. Take part in planning your child’s care. Accept certain …

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