Discovering that your child is suffering from a life threatening illness or disease is one of the most traumatic events for any parent. Nothing can ever prepare you for the experience. But having the support of friends and family as well as other parents whose children are affected by cancer can help you through it as well as arming yourself with the right information.
Begin by reading An Open Letter to Parents, written by a parent - it will give you the reassurance that your reactions are quite normal.
Make sure that your child is being seen by a specialist in childhood cancer and treated at a specialist treatment centre.
Have a look through the CHOC website as well as the ICCCPO (International Confederation of Childhood Cancer Parents Organisations) website for useful resources and information.
Please contact your nearest CHOC Divisions for more information and support.
