Children and cancer resources
These booklets give information and support to parents whose child has been diagnosed with cancer.
Children and Young People with Cancer – A Guide for Parents
This booklet is written for parents whose child has been diagnosed with cancer.
Precious times - a handbook on palliative care for parents of children with cancer
This book is designed for families of children who have advanced cancer. The purpose of this book is to give you and your family information which will hopefully help you during palliative care.
Brain and spinal cord tumours in children
This book has been written as a guide for parents of children with a brain or spinal cord tumour
Guide for families of children receiving proton beam therapy
This leaflet will tell you all you need to know if your child is going to have proton beam therapy abroad. (Download only)
My child has finished cancer treatment
A guide to follow-up and adjusting to normal life for parents and carers whose child or teenager has finished treatment for cancer
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Services for children with cancer
Information about services the Irish Cancer Society provides for children with cancer and their families.
Peer-to-peer support for parents of children with cancer
Information about free programme that connects parents of children with cancer with trained parent volunteers who really know what the parent is going through.
Coping with cancer resources
Downloadable resources that provide useful tips for cancer patients and their loved ones with information on talking about feelings and where to find support.
For more information
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1800 200 700