Section 4: Challenges

In this section of the resource you will find information about some of the commonest challenges faced by children with cancer. 

Fatigue

Fatigue is a common and often debilitating side-effect of cancer treatment or sometimes of the cancer itself. The teenage and young adult age group are affected by this more so than younger children.

Hair loss and body image

Information about hair loss and changes in appearance when children and young people have cancer.

Sleeping problems

Sleep patterns in children and young people (CYP) with cancer may be and most often are disrupted.