Organisation of children's cancer care in the UK
Children are often seen in both primary (GP) and secondary care (local hospital) setting prior to presentation. However in the UK and Ireland, there is a network of tertiary specialist centres, known as Principal Treatment Centres, for diagnosing and…
Principal Treatment Centre and shared care unit information
Children and young people with cancer will usually need to spend some time in hospital during their treatment.
Key things you should know for a child with leukaemia
You play an important role in supporting children with leukaemia at home. The family will have all the contact details for their cancer care team, who may well have contacted you directly to provide an aspect of care in the home.
Key things you should know for a child with a solid tumour
You play an important role in supporting children with a solid tumour at home. The family will have all the contact details for their cancer care team, who may well have contacted you directly to provide an aspect of care in the home.
Key things you should know for a child who is having palliative care
Key information you should know when you are caring for a child who is having palliative care.
The team supporting the child with cancer and their family
Many different hospital staff will be involved in the care of children and young people with cancer.
Surviving cancer: what happens next?
The end of treatment can be a vey mixed emotional time for a child or young person (CYP) and their families. There may be joy and relief at the end of harrowing treatments but the sense of loss of security from hospital, the impact of practicalities of…