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For toddlers
with cancer (aged under 3)
Toddlers need supportive adults
to help them understand what is happening.
A parent's presence, explanations, and loving
hugs will be important during this time.
Tell your child what is going to happen.
Let them know before you leave for the
hospital where you are going. It is best
to tell your child a short time before
you leave or the night before. Letting
a child know he/she is seeing the doctor
too far in advance can make him/her feel
anxious.
Keep your explanations simple and repeat
them often. "You need medicine to make
your tummy feel better." "The doctors
and nurses will give you medicine and
then we will go play."
Reassure your child that you will stay
with them. If you are not able to be
with your child in the hospital, make
sure a familiar caretaker is available
for support. This might be a grandparent,
a day care provider or a family friend.
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When a child is diagnosed with cancer,
it has a significant impact not only on
the child, but parents, siblings and extended
family as well.
We offer a variety of services to help
patients and families gain the support
and information they will need to meet
the challenges ahead such as:
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programs offered in the HOPES
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