For Parents and Families-Living with Treatment 1895

living with treatment

Cancer treatment affects the lives of children and their families in many ways. For the patient, there are physical as well as emotional hardships. But families bear a heavy burden as well.

Impact on the Family


	When a child is diagnosed with cancer: How life changes
	Informing family and friends
	Maintaining family communication
	Coping with the financial issues of childhood cancer
	Maintaining discipline
	A father’s reflections
	Mom talks
	The sibling experience
	A sibling's view of her parents
	Holding my son


Impact on the Patient


	Helping your child keep in touch with friends
	Effects of illness on preschool children
	Effects of illness on elementary school children
	Effects of illness on middle school age children
	Effects of illness on high school children
	Tips for kids
	Teens are different
	Websites for teens


School Issues


	The critical role of school in a child's life
	Jacob’s classmates
	Education services for children with cancer
	Interacting with the school
	Getting back to school


Navigating the Healthcare System


	Your healthcare team
	Adjusting to treatment
	The Children’s Oncology Group (COG) Family Handbook
	Insurance issues
	Insurance denials
	Tips for dealing with insurance
	Real things you can do

Cancer Type:

All Cancers

Age Group:

All Ages

Clinical Trials Information

Find clinical trials for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer

Find a trial

Discussion Board

A great way to connect with others who share common concerns or issues.

Visit the Discussion Board

Family Handbook

Read useful and practical childhood cancer information

Use the Family Handbook