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Learning that your child has cancer is scary and confusing. Your child's healthcare team will help you as you make important decisions about your child's care. In the meantime, here are some important facts about Hodgkin lymphoma.

Learn more about neuroblastoma, a rare type of childhood cancer.

Medicine can help treat or prevent illness. But if you don't take it correctly, it may not help. It may even hurt you. Here are some tips for taking your medicine safely.

When you have loss of sensation, you're more likely to hurt yourself and not know it. Learn how to protect your health and reduce your risk of injury.

Transferring means moving between two surfaces (such as a bed and a wheelchair). Safe transferring is crucial to preventing falls. The type of transfer you will use depends on your overall health and strength. This sheet will describe one type of transfer, using a transfer board.

Non-MRSA staph infections are caused by common bacteria. Learn about how they're spread, as well as prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Surgery is a complex process. There's a lot you can do as a patient to help your healthcare team keep you safe. This sheet suggests steps you can take before and after surgery to help make your operation safe and successful.

Ileus occurs when there is a problem with the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract. This is not caused by a physical blockage.

A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or in the first part of your small intestine. It can cause belly pain and other symptoms. In some cases, a peptic ulcer may get worse and lead to serious problems. But with treatment, most people fully recover.