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A ventilator is a machine that helps a person breathe. If someone you care about is on a ventilator, you can find some answers to your questions here.

You don't have to accept pain as a normal part of having cancer or getting cancer treatment. There are many different medicines available to help you. These medicines come in many forms, including pills, patches, and a special pump. Here's what you need to know.

Discuss your pain with your doctor so you can receive treatment to help you relieve pain or reach a pain level you can live with.

Detailed information on how to care for your G-tube at home.

Your child is going home with a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) in place. The tube is placed through the abdominal wall into your child's stomach. It has a balloon filled with water on the end inside the stomach. The balloon keeps the tube in place. You must check the balloon regularly. This is to make sure it holds the amount of water prescribed by your child's health care provider. Here are instructions to help you remember the steps at home.

The biggest problem with palliative care is that many people are referred for care too late. By starting this type of care early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain problems can be relieved or reduced.

Learn how to test your blood sugar (glucose) levels at home, keep track of your readings, and watch for high or low blood sugar levels.

This group of tests measures the amount of cholesterol and other fats in your blood.

MRI is a procedure that uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to create detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. It’s used to diagnose problems in many areas of the body. Read on to learn about what it means for your child to have an MRI.