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Cancer Medicines and Medicine Management

Learn about different medicines and how to manage them

Childhood cancer treatment usually involves taking a lot of medicine. It is important to learn how to manage your child’s different medications. Learn more about medications and how to manage them, including safe storage and handling, at school, and during travel.

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  • Flying with Medication

    Flying with medication takes some extra planning. Learn tips for packing medications, getting through airport security, and traveling internationally.

  • Medicine Safety

    When navigating childhood cancer, managing medicines is a challenge for patients and caregivers. Learn how families can stay on top of medicines.

  • Safe Handling of Oral Chemotherapy Drugs at Home

    Safety precautions are needed when chemotherapy is given at home. Learn how to store, handle, and give your child oral chemotherapy medicine safely.

  • How to Handle Body Fluids After Chemotherapy

    Chemotherapy and other drugs can be a health hazard to caregivers. Learn about caregiver safety precautions during and after your child gets chemo.

  • Going to School with Medication

    Sometimes children must go to school with medicines. Learn how the care team, family, and school can work together to give medicines safely and correctly.

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