The Information Book Edition 3 - Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service

The Information Book has the following sections:Quick HelpQuick Help – The Royal Children’s HospitalHot numbers – The Royal Children’s HospitalHow to contact the CCC at The Royal Children’s HospitalQuick Help – Monash Children’sHot numbers – Monash Children’sHow to contact the CCC at Monash Children’sHot numbers – Peter MacSection 1Section 2Section 3Section 4Section 5Section 6Section 7Section 8Section 9Your Child is about your child’s diagnosis and what willhappen nextYour Child’s Hospital is about the ward, outpatients, theemergency department, hospital and local facilitiesCancer is about childhood cancers, tests and procedures,treatment and side effects, clinical trials and what happensafter treatmentCaring for your child and family is about helping yourchild cope with illness and procedures, nutrition, school andrelationshipsYour child’s treating team is about all the different peoplewho work in the hospital as a team to care for your childSupport and Assistance contains information about financialsupport and social support groups, charities and philanthropicorganisationsInformation Resources is a guide to some online resourcesand safety tips when using social mediaFrequently Asked Questions is a compilation of commonquestions asked by familiesGlossary of abbreviations and terms used in the hospitalsUpdated July 20123