Caring for a Seriously or Chronically Ill Child

• Birth Defects

  Some birth defects are minor and cause no problems. Others can be serious and require lifelong treatment.

• Cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) Syndrome

  Cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome is a rare genetic condition. It affects the heart, facial features, and skin.

• Chemotherapy

  Chemotherapy (chemo) is treatment with medicines that stop the growth of cancer cells. Learn what to expect.

• Chemotherapy & Radiation Side Effects

  Learn what chemotherapy and radiation do to the body when treating cancer and how to help kids handle side effects.

• Chronic Kidney Disease: Caring for Your Child

  Parents of kids who have a chronic kidney disease often worry about what might happen next and what treatments are likely to be involved. Find answers here.

• Congenital Heart Defects

  Heart defects happen when there’s a problem with a baby’s heart development during pregnancy. Most heart defects can be treated during infancy.

• Costello Syndrome

  Costello syndrome is a very rare disorder that affects multiple organ systems. It causes causes problems that affect a child’s heart, muscles, bones, skin, brain, and spinal cord.

• Does My Child Need an Antibiotic? (Video)

  Antibiotics are powerful medicines that can help kids feel better — but only when they have certain illnesses. Find out if an antibiotic is right for your child.

• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is the use of a machine to do the work that the heart and lungs normally do.

• If Your Baby Has a Birth Defect

  If your child has a birth defect, you don’t have to go it alone – many people and resources are available to help you.