Advice

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How to navigate the holidays during cancer treatment

When a loved one is going through cancer treatment, the holidays look a little different. Maybe you have always hosted
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Siblings of childhood cancer

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the balloons, presents and cards go to them, leaving their siblings with many
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When treatment is over

Finishing treatment isn’t the end of the road for childhood cancer families. Both physical and emotional late effects of treatment
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Caring for childhood cancer survivors after treatment

Childhood cancer leaves a lasting impact on children and families. Even after treatment ends, long-term effects of cancer treatment may
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When cancer makes us let go

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, there are things that cancer parents and caregivers have to let go of,
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For cancer families: How to thank a doctor

From cancer screening to diagnosis and treatment, the journey of childhood cancer can be very difficult. By its very nature,
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How to prepare your child to return to school after treatment

When a child returns to school once treatment is finished, adjusting back to a “normal” routine can be difficult for
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How to find reliable cancer resources

Cancer and other health-related information, whether online or in print, should come from a trusted, credible source. Unfortunately, some websites
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Showing love throughout the cancer journey

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the whole family faces challenges they never knew existed – but they also
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5 Ways to Help a Sibling of a Cancer Patient Feel Important

Being a sibling of a childhood cancer patient can be scary and confusing. Family dynamics change, schedules are unpredictable and
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Finishing Treatment Didn’t Feel as Good as We Thought

In April 2014, doctors found a mass in Joe’s left kidney. Two months later, he was formally diagnosed with metastatic
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It’s Ok – Fearing What Comes After the Hospital

I never wanted to be in the hospital. Nothing about leaving my home for a week, skipping school or missing
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Dealing with ‘Scanxiety’

Whether your child has just finished chemo or they’re a 5-year survivor, scans are always scary. The potential of cancer
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Making vacation work for a child with cancer

Vacations can seem nearly impossible when your family is facing cancer, but sometimes a relaxing getaway is just what a
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I Went There Once

I went to that place once. For just a moment, I thought about what could have been, and I almost
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The Guilt That Guides Me

Rallying families to share their children’s stories isn’t easy, because I ask them to open doors to the most intense
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My Journey of Advocacy

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“Tell me exactly how to be the friend you need.”