FAQs & patient resources

FAQs & Patient Resources

A calm hub for common questions about childhood cancer, blood disorders, procedures, treatment and follow-up. This information is educational and should be used together with advice from your child's treating healthcare team.

Common questions

Parent-friendly answers

Resource library

Printable support for appointments and treatment conversations

Filter resources by category and use print-friendly mode when you need physical copies during hospital visits.

Appointments

First Appointment Checklist

Documents, reports, medication lists and questions to prepare before your visit.

Treatment

Chemotherapy: What to Expect

Plain-language guidance for families preparing for chemotherapy discussions.

Procedures

Bone Marrow Tests Explained

A calm overview of why testing may be recommended and how results are discussed.

Coordination

Second Opinion Pack

What to gather before requesting review of a diagnosis or treatment plan.

Follow-up

Survivorship Follow-Up

What long-term monitoring can include after childhood cancer treatment.

Urgent Care

Emergency & Ward Guidance

When to use emergency channels and how to reach the paediatric oncology ward.

Direct‑line care

If your child needs specialist assessment or a second opinion, contact reception for appointment support.

Reception can help with appointments, second opinion enquiries and what to bring to your first visit.

Paeds Oncology JHB

Specialist paediatric oncology & haematology

Website content is for general educational purposes and does not replace individual medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

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Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre

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18 Eton Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193
07:30–15:30

Appointments

Reception is open 07:30–15:30 on weekdays. Please call or email to book.

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