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How to Prepare Your Child for Port Access and Medical Procedures

How to Prepare Your Child for Port Access and Medical Procedures

Preparing your child for treatment is no small task. Medical procedures like port access can feel scary and unpredictable to children, especially when they don't understand what to expect. Click to learn more about reducing the impact that medical procedures can have on your child's mental health.

Helping Your Child Understand Physical Symptoms During Cancer Treatment

Body Signals vs. Body Alarms: Helping Your Child Understand Physical Symptoms During Cancer Treatment

Pediatric cancer impacts every area of a child's life, including their mental health. Helping you and your child understand how to differentiate between body signals and body alarms can decrease feelings of anxiety and hypervigilance. Read more to find mental health tips for long-term healing.

The Impact of Medical Trauma: Why Your Child Feels Unsafe During Cancer Treatment

Does your child feel unsafe during and after childhood cancer treatment? Read more to understand the long-term effects of pediatric medical trauma and discover how to support healing.