Treatment regimens
This section provides an overview of the treatment regimens for children and young people with cancer.
Treatment modalities
The treatment for children and young people (CYP) with cancer continues to be a speciality which develops rapidly, with improvements to treatments and supportive care enhancing outcomes for CYP.
Central lines
The purpose of this section is to provide you with an overview of the different type of central lines (central venous access devices, CVAD) used within paediatric haematology/oncology.
Clinical trials
Most advances made in treating children and young people’s cancers have been made because of clinical trials.
Introduction to steroids
Steroids are prescribed for children and young people with cancer as either part of their treatment and supportive care.
Amputee management
Due to advances in surgical techniques, amputation is now rare in the UK but is occasionally necessary. This page explains the multiprofessional care provided.
Limb sparing surgery
Advanced surgical techniques mean that more tumours in limbs can be removed without the need for amputation - this is called ‘limb sparing surgery’.
Stem cell transplant
Stem cell transplantation (SCT), also called Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT), is the replacement of a patient’s bone marrow with healthy haematopoietic stem cells.
Page last updated January 2026