For professionals and families supporting a child with cancer in the community
The Outreach Information Resource has been developed by CCLG to support professionals who are supporting a child with cancer in the community. The resource will also be useful for family members and friends who are supporting a child with cancer.
What is it?
Bite size, easy read, foundation level information about supporting a child or adolescent with cancer in the community. (0 to 16yrs at diagnosis or up to 19yrs on treatment).
Who is it for?
All the caring people in a local community who want to know how best to help and support a child with cancer and their family. People who may be concerned about saying or doing the 'right thing' or who may think you need specialist expert knowledge to help and do not feel confident enough. If you are on this list, we’re here to help…
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The resource may also be helpful for family members, friends and other people supporting the child.
Section 1: Background
In this section you will find general background information about childhood cancer.
Section 2: Communication
In this section of the resource you will find communication information about children’s cancer.
Section 3: Children's cancer services
In this section of the resource you will find introductory information about children and young people’s cancer services.
Section 4: Challenges
In this section of the resource you will find information about some of the commonest challenges faced by children with cancer.
Section 5: Psychosocial support
In this section of the resource you will find information about some aspects of psychosocial support.
Section 6: Treatment
In this section of the resource you will find information about some of the treatments faced by children with cancer.
Section 7: Side effects and supportive care
In this section of the resource you will find information about common side effects faced by children with cancer and some options for supportive care.
Section 8: Palliative care
In this section of the resource you will find information about the basics of palliative care for children with cancer.
Background to the resource
The Outreach Information Resource has been developed by CCLG to support professionals who are supporting a child with cancer in the community. The resource will also be useful for family members and friends who are supporting a child with cancer.