If you’re pregnant, or thinking about becoming pregnant, you might be worried about x-rays and other forms of radiation. It's important you discuss these concerns with your doctor.

The word "X-ray" or "scan" will often be used by the doctor while talking about a test or treatment for your child

What is IVP (Intravenous pyelogram)? An IVP examination is a series of X-rays to show your child's kidneys and bladder (the urinary system)

A CT scan is an X-ray imaging technique that is used on people of all ages, including children. CT scans are vitally important for quickly investigating serious health problems inside the body, for example, bleeding inside the skull after a fracture. CT scans provide more information than a plain X-ray image.

What is contrast swallow, contrast meal and follow through?  A contrast swallow, contrast meal and follow through examination is a series of X-rays to show your child’s upper digestive tract (oesophagus, stomach and the small intestine) after swallowing a clear liquid that can be seen with x-rays

What is a contrast enema? A contrast enema examination is a series or X-rays taken to show your child’s large bowel, colon and rectum, by filling the bowel with contrast

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Information on the most common tests that a child might have to investigate their symptoms and diagnose their cancer.

What is a CT scan? CT stands for "computerised tomography"

What is a gastrostomy? A gastrostomy is an opening placed directly into the stomach