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Unlike clinical research trials, prevention trials involve people who do not have cancer.

Your child's urinary tract helps get rid of the body's liquid waste (urine). Here are details about each part of the urinary tract.

Your child has been diagnosed with neurogenic bladder. This is a problem with the nerves that carry signals to and from your child's bladder. It can lead to trouble with holding or releasing urine. Neurogenic bladder can be managed.

You've been told your child has an elimination dysfunction, which is a problem holding or releasing urine or stool. Learn more about this condition and the options for treatment.

Your child is having surgery on their bladder. You may feel scared for your child and have many questions. This is normal. Learn what to expect with the surgery and discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your child's healthcare provider.

Thoracentesis is a procedure that removes extra fluid from the pleural space. This space is between the outside surface of the lungs (pleura) and the chest wall.

Having a tracheostomy can affect your ability to talk and communicate with others. A speech therapist (a person trained to help people who have problems speaking) will work with you to address these problems. If you can't talk, you can learn other ways to express your thoughts and feelings to others.

It may take you some time to adjust to your tracheostomy. You may wonder how it will affect your daily life. You will need to make some changes, but you can get used to having a tracheostomy tube ("trach tube"). Your family, friends, and doctor can help.

With a tracheostomy, your healthcare provider makes a small hole (stoma) in your windpipe (trachea) through your neck. A tracheostomy tube (trach tube) is then placed into the stoma. Air goes into and out of your lungs through the tube. Here are answers to some common questions that people often ask about tracheostomy.