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Home > About childhood cancer >Cancer may be a word that parents never expect to associate with their child.
So learning that a child has cancer often comes as a terrible shock. At first parents may feel numb, unable to take in the news. Or their minds may race ahead to thoughts of whether the child will survive.
What most parents need to reassure them is clear, factual information about children and cancer. This section offers an understanding of the world of childhood cancer from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. It includes information on the most common types of children’s cancer, and what cancer actually is.
You may also want to go straight to our online community which contains advice written by parents who have a child with cancer, or visit the living with cancer section which contains information about day-to-day issues that can arise.
We understand that this can be a very confusing time. If you have questions, concerns or simply feel you would like someone to talk to - please do not hesitate to contact us - we will be happy to help. You can call our Child Cancer Helpline on 0800 197 0068 or email us at helpline@clicsargent.org.uk
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