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Radiation therapy uses beams of high-energy X-rays or other particles to kill cancer cells. It's a common part of cancer treatment. If you and your healthcare provider decide on radiation, you'll need a treatment planning visit called a simulation.

This sheet will help your child get to know the different members of the healthcare team.

The right helmet and other safety equipment can protect the head when biking, in-line skating, roller-skating, or skateboarding. But they only protect if worn correctly. Here's a helmet safety checklist for parents to keep their kids safe.

At times, friendly dogs and cats can bite and scratch. A pet bird, reptile, or hamster can also bite or scratch. Young children are at special risk. But you can help prevent problems around pets and other animals. Talk with your child about respecting animals.

If you own a gun for sport or protection, your child should never have access to it. Keep all guns and ammunition out of reach. And even if you don’t have a gun at home, talk to your child about gun safety.

Here are some things that you'll need to do before your child's surgery.

Here is a list of things to bring to the hospital the day of your child's surgery.

Your child will be cared for by a surgical team. This team will include a surgeon, and one or more nurses, and other health professionals. An anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist will give your child medicine to make them fall asleep. Here is information about your child's surgery.

Anesthesia is medicine that lets your child sleep during surgery. It is given by a trained specialist. Read on to learn how anesthesia works for surgery for tonsils, adenoids, and ear tubes.