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Children, young people and their siblings often cope better with difficult news than adults expect. They usually sense when something is wrong, even if they do not fully understand it.

Cancer unfortunately is one of the leading causes of death from disease in children worldwide (World Health Organisation, 2021). The death of a child is a devastating experience for everyone who knew and loved the child.

In this section of the resource you will find information about some aspects of psychosocial support.

Treatment beads are a popular and useful way for a child or young person (CYP) and their family record their cancer journey.

It is well recognised that having a child or adolescent with cancer puts a large financial strain on a family unit with the extra costs involved.

Pets are a much loved, important part of the family for many people. Most children and young people (CYP) with cancer can and should keep their pets.

Play is a freely chosen activity that can be fun and relaxing. Every child has a fundamental right to play, as recognised by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC, Department of Education, 2010).

Children and young people going through cancer treatment are encouraged to attend school as often as possible and should be at school whenever they feel well enough to attend.

Working with a child or young person and their family with a cancer diagnosis can cause feelings of anxiety, particularly if this is not your speciality.

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