Prognosis and survival in the UK
Cure rates for children are much higher than for most adult cancers. The survival rate for children’s cancer has more than doubled since the 1960s.
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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
Key information you should know when you are caring for a child with leukaemia.
Key things you should know for a child with a tumour
Key information you should know when you are caring for a child with a tumour.
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 normal life and the fear of return of disease are all very real.
Background to the resource
The Outreach Information Resource has been developed by CCLG to support professionals who are supporting a child with cancer in the community. The resource will also be useful for family members and friends who are supporting a child with cancer.