Doctors have some good news, for a change, about cancer. Today, 79 percent of U.S. children diagnosed with cancer survive it. The bad news, however, is that nearly two-thirds will experience physical or psychological problems or learning disabilities as a result of their diagnosis or treatment.
These “late effects” can occur months, even years after cancer has been treated. If survivors don’t know about late effects, they might not associate the problems with the cancer diagnoses and a minor health problem could become a life-threatening issue.
Whatever their child’s health, parents can take a proactive approach. Here are suggestions:
• You are your child’s best advocate. Learn all you can about the diagnosis, treatment protocol and potential complications.
• Maintain a detailed medical journal. From diagnosis on, keep a pen and notepad with you at all times and write everything down. Not only will this assist you during your child’s treatment, it will give you an accessible record for the future.
• Be open and honest with yourself, your family and especially your child. Knowledge about...
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