Coping with family life and cancer
Published: Jul 2023
Next review: Jul 2026
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, it is devastating for the whole family. Families often feel that life will never be the same again. You will likely feel worried about what might happen to your child through treatment and beyond.
As time goes on difficulties, limitations and challenges will unfold. You will find yourself embracing new vocabulary, meeting new people and facing issues that were unimaginable before diagnosis. Whilst you are adapting to this new reality, everyday life continues. You may have work commitments, bills to pay and other children to care for. Birthdays, Christmas and holidays loom and these can all feel like an added burden to cope with.
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How this resource was made
This booklet has been written by parents, for parents to share their experiences, tips and advice to help newly-diagnosed families cope better with the impact of cancer on their lives.
We are grateful to all those who have contributed to this publication. This edition was reviewed and edited by the CCLG Information Advisory Group comprising parents, survivors and multiprofessional experts in the field of children’s and young people's cancer. Originally written by Sharon Dempsey.
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