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Dealing with childhood (paediatric) cancer

If your child is diagnosed with cancer, you will have many challenges ahead. Find out how to tell your child and where to go for support.

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Breastfeeding and cancer treatment

Cancer treatment can affect being able to breastfeed safely. Learn when it may be safe to breastfeed your baby and when to ask your doctor.

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Kids' Guide to Cancer app

The Kids’ Guide to Cancer app empowers kids to learn more about cancer on their own terms, at their own pace – and understand everything that is going on.

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Fertility and cancer

Cancer and cancer treatments can affect your fertility. Before starting treatment, you should discuss fertility preservation options with your doctor.

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Cancer diagnosis during pregnancy

A cancer diagnosis during pregnancy is very rare. Treatment options are available and your team can support and advise you in making decisions.

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Cervical screening during pregnancy

Cervical screening can be performed at any time, including during pregnancy. Regular cervical screening can protect you against cervical cancer.

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Fibroids and fertility

Fibroids are common, non-cancerous growths found in the muscle wall of the uterus. Learn how they can affect your fertility and pregnancy.

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Skin changes during pregnancy - melanocytic naevi

Melanocytic naevi, also known as moles, are normal overgrowths of pigment-producing cells on your skin. In some people, moles may change during pregnancy.

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Pregnancy and baby apps

Browse our selection of pregnancy and baby related apps from our trusted information partners.

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Preserving fertility

Now many not be the right time for you to have a baby. Fertility preservation is available to keep your options open for a pregnancy in the future.

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