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Coping and support in childhood cancer

If your child has had a cancer diagnosis, you, your child and your whānau are not alone - support is available. 

Find out about the support available following a cancer diagnosis and how to support your child before, during and after cancer treatment. 

In this section

  • Support When Your Child Has Cancer
    If your child has had a cancer diagnosis, you and your whānau (family) should know that you are not alone. Support is available.
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  • Supporting Your Child Before, During & After Cancer Treatment
    You and your child will benefit from being well prepared. Ask as many questions as you need to get a clear understanding of what is going to happen and why.
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  • Techniques To Help Your Child With Cancer Treatment
    Find out about some techniques you can use to help your child cope with their cancer treatment.
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  • Tests & Procedures - Reducing Anxiety & Distress
    There are many ways to help reduce your child's anxiety and distress during tests and procedures for cancer.
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  • Checklist Before Leaving Hospital
    A checklist to work through with your child's nurse before leaving the hospital. 
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  • Going Home From Hospital After Your Child's Cancer Treatment
    When your child is getting ready to go home from hospital, feelings of excitement can be mixed with feelings of anxiety for everyone in the whānau (family). 
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  • Frequently Asked Questions About Care For Your Child With Cancer At Home
    Answers to some frequently asked questions about caring for your child with cancer at home. 
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  • Nutrition & Childhood Cancer
    All tamariki (children) need to eat well to stay healthy and to grow well. Eating well means eating the right balance of a wide variety of foods. For tamariki who have cancer, eating well is especially important.
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  • Childhood Cancer - More Information & Support
    New Zealand children's cancer services have recommended a listing of reliable, independent websites. Talk to your doctor about whether the information is relevant to your child's cancer.
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  • Pain & Cancer Treatment
    As parents, you know your child best. It is very important to tell your healthcare team if your child has pain. The healthcare team will work to find out what is causing your child's pain. They will work with you to make a plan to decrease the pain as much as possible.
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Childhood Cancer
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All ages
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