Being told that your child has cancer is extremely difficult. Many parents say they felt overwhelmed and confused in the first days and weeks after their child\u2019s diagnosis. This guide has both medical information and coping advice that can help your child and your family.<\/p>\n
This guide aims to give parents practical support that can help you find a doctor, talk with your child, help your family to cope, organize medical and insurance information, and learn about additional resources. It also includes information to help you learn more about specific types of childhood cancer, tests and procedures, treatments and clinical trials, health issues during treatment, steps to take if treatment isn\u2019t working, and survivorship.<\/p>\n
The early symptoms of childhood cancer are often similar to ones that are commonly seen in other illnesses. These symptoms may include fever, feeling tired, swollen glands, or weight loss. Others, such as bruising or tender joints or bones, may lead a parent to suspect an injury. When these signs and symptoms last or are severe, the doctor may order tests to check for cancer or other illnesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"