Emotional support for my child

How do you ensure that the child you care for gets the emotional support that he or she needs? Ask questions and share information, resources and support here.

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Pls share you afterward radiation experience

By Anwer · New reply April 12, 2013
5 replies
My son (six yrs) suffer ring from Medulloblastoma grade IV and going to start 30 sessions of radiation with chemo. I have read lot of material telling about after ward effects of radiation. These are ...

Dealing with an ex when child has cancer

By shannywise · New reply March 11, 2013
1 reply
I'm a divorced parent who's child was just diagnosed with bone cancer. My ex has custody of our son and I get visitations. How can I best support my child during this time to let him know I'm there for ...

Our Fighter

By teambrayden · Posted February 26, 2012
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This is our son Brayden. He was diagnosed with Stage III Neuroblastoma and is a fighter. Please pray for our little boy. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/brayde nbrorson ...

"Support for teenagers going through cancer" on Facebook

By BraidonSchaffer · Posted March 31, 2011
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This is a support group for teenagers going through cancer on facebook this page is created by myself Braidon Schaffer I am a 16 year old who recently dealt with cancer and want to help other teens go ...

New To This!!

By SupportCancerKids (Inactive) · New reply January 27, 2011
4 replies
Hello everyone, I am a teen. I don't have any family battling this awful monster but I do know a little 7 year old girl who is batteling stage 4 neuroblastoma. She inspired me. Maddie is still batteling ...

Thanks parents!

By sjiminey · New reply January 25, 2011
2 replies
In 1993, I was 7 and diagnosed with ALL, and like most of you within this organization, my parents were devistated. I am so thankful for the strength they showed during this time, for it really helped ...

Pediatric Ovarian Cancer

By Bluebonnet · New reply September 4, 2010
2 replies
I'm looking for a support group for other children and families with pediatric ovarian cancer ...

SAMUEL GOES HOME...

By chicca · Posted May 25, 2010
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after 2 months and a half in hospital Samuel and his mum go home for a 6 week break!!! Samuel left his home like a hero and comes back in a bed... he still can not walk, he still does not talk but he ...

SUPPORT!!!!!

By karlag · Posted April 30, 2010
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MY DAUGHTER AMERIKA WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PRE B- CELL LEUKEMIA, SHE HAS A PAGE... AT THE caringbridge.com page (website name is americamylilfighter) visit her page leave her a message in her guestbook ...

Teenager with AML

By momtotyler · New reply January 20, 2010
5 replies
My son is 16 and has AML. He is currently undergoing chemo. We are dealing with so many emotional issues. He keeps saying that God gave him cancer. He is more rebellious. He says that if it comes back ...

LATE TERM EFFECT HELP

By KMele · New reply January 20, 2010
7 replies
We are celebrating my Son's 10th year out of treatment. He was diagnosed in June 1999 with Burkitt's lymphoma when he was 5 years old. He is a sophomore in high school now and physically doing great ...

Looking for Your Stories

By striving4more · New reply January 11, 2010
19 replies
My name is Diane. I won't repeat everything in my profile but my 9 year old daughter died of cancer last June and as a result of her journey, I have founded a non profit organization called Striving for ...

christmas

By mommyof3-1 · New reply December 17, 2009
4 replies
is there any kind of christmas celebration's for families of children fighting cancer? i just think it would be nice to celebrate together with other families who are happy just to have another christmas ...

Support for a child dealing with mothers cancer

By morlayna · New reply September 18, 2009
1 reply
hi, I met a young boy on a online game, he is dealing with his mothers lung cancer, and feels like he is all alone in this, and I am trying to find a good website for him. someplace he can talk to other ...

Not such good news

By Teamtrooper · New reply April 26, 2009
7 replies
Hi Everyone, I'm popping in for more support, God knows we are going to need it. My Son, Dante, dx'd 12.28.07 with IV Neuroblastoma, did the whole treatment beautifully. He is +95 days post transplant ...

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