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Patient and Caregiver Resources

Welcome to the Patient & Caregiver page! This page includes links to resources, and information you need throughout your healthcare journey as a patient or a caregiver including teaching videos from AboutKidsHealth developed by a diverse team of healthcare practitioners.

If you have questions related to care, please reach out directly to your care team or visit the Division of Haematology/Oncology for further information.

 


Family Advisory Council (FAC)

The Haematology Oncology Family Advisory Council is a partnership of patients, family members, and healthcare providers that are dedicated to improving hospital programs, policies and the overall quality of care provided to children, teens and their families during treatment and beyond. We are a team committed to fostering the mutually beneficial partnerships of patients, families and healthcare providers in creating informed, respectful, safe and effective care. The Haem/Onc FAC collaborates to provide unique perspectives and advise on various hospital initiatives with a focus on informing and empowering patients and families.

We are currently looking for new members to join the Haematology/Oncology FAC! If you're interested in joining, or simply learning more, please contact us.

 


AboutKidsHealth | Cancer Care Resources

AboutKidsHealth is a health education website for children, youth and their caregivers. These resources are designed to support families with practical, easy-to-understand guidance during cancer treatment. To learn more about cancer and how to manage care at home, visit AboutKidsHealth page

Learn about safe handling of hazardous medicine

This AboutKidsHealth learning hub provides resources on hazardous medicines, including video demonstrations. Find information on how to give your child hazardous medicine in the form of tablets, capsules and as an injectable medicine by mouth. Also find information on how to prepare a space to give hazardous medicine and how to clean-up and store hazardous medicines.

 


COG KidsCare App        

The Children's Oncology Group (COG) created the COG KidsCare App for parents and caregivers of children with cancer. This app helps you to stay organized and informed while caring for your child.

Visit the COG Website for more information

 


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