Young People With Cancer: A Handbook for Parents

Young People with Cancer gives you information on all stages of your child’s illness. It tells you what to expect and suggests ways to prepare for different situations. It can guide you to become your child’s best advocate or supporter. You know your child better than anyone else—your child’s personality, how your child copes with unknown situations and fear, what makes your child laugh or cry. You know what works best—how to humor and talk to your child and how to help your child relax. Try to remember that you are a key part of your child’s treatment. This booklet was reviewed by health professionals and, most important, by parents of children with cancer. Although this booklet does not tell you everything about cancer in children, it is a start, and it directs you to other sources of information. You may want to share this booklet with friends and relatives who want to learn more about what you and your child are going through. [via]

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