Warning Signs
Children need love, support, and nurturing. They look to
their parents for help when they are ill and expect their
parents to have the answers. One of the best ways to care
for your child is to recognize the signs of a catastrophic
disease. The earlier you act on such signs and seek medical
help, the greater the chance that your child will have a
good outcome. St. Jude invites you to explore the following
pages to find the information that could make a difference
in your child's life.
Prevention
St. Jude clinicians know that the best "treatment" for catastrophic
diseases is prevention. One of the greatest gifts parents
can give to a child is the knowledge he or she can use to
reduce the risk of cancer later in life. Our prevention pages
link to valuable information that will help you help your
child develop healthy habits for a lifetime.
Treatment
When it comes to treating a child who has a catastrophic
disease, there are two sets of experts at St. Jude: the clinicians
and the child's parents. St. Jude provides the medical specialists
and educational resources. The parents provide the expertise
on their child. Together, these team members work to ensure
the child gets the best care possible. The links below provide
information on treatments for specific diseases, descriptions
of specific clinical teams, and ways you can help St. Jude
better educate yourself and your child.
