In their own words: advice from parents of children with cancer

Approximately 770 children are diagnosed with cancer in Australia every year. Research has explored their experiences and developed recommendations for improving support provided to families. These have included the provision of psychology services, improved communication between healthcare professionals and parents, and increased information for families.

Citation:
Davies J, O’Connor M, Halkett GKB, Kelada L, Gottardo NG. In their own words: advice from parents of children with cancer. J Pediatr Psychol. 2024;49(9):628-35.

Keywords:
Cancer; advice; childhood; parents; psycho-social-support

Abstract:
Approximately 770 children are diagnosed with cancer in Australia every year. Research has explored their experiences and developed recommendations for improving support provided to families. These have included the provision of psychology services, improved communication between healthcare professionals and parents, and increased information for families.