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Once you have a clear idea of what your child's cancer treatment will involve, it is a good idea to chat with your child's school about what schoolwork may be appropriate.

There are many different types of medicines to help reduce your child's pain and anxiety during tests and procedures for cancer. 

There are many ways to help reduce your child's anxiety and distress during tests and procedures for cancer.

Often simple measures can help your student who has cancer get the most from their remaining life.

There are many reasons why a student with cancer may need to miss school.

Brothers and sisters of cancer patients may experience feelings of guilt, rejection, fear, depression, or anxiety.

It is understandable to feel anxious about your child returning to school or early learning after cancer treatment. However, most parents find that the return to their education setting goes a lot more smoothly than expected.

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Children often have many questions about cancer. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions.

Once your student and their family have a clear idea of what their cancer treatment will involve, it is a good idea for you or someone else at your school to talk with their parents about what schoolwork may be appropriate.

Parents often feel overwhelmed after receiving their child's diagnosis. It can take them some time to consider the impact of cancer on their child's education.

In hospital, young children can become used to interacting with more adults than children, and they may need more support from early childhood teachers.

Having cancer often interrupts the normal developmental process a teenager goes through as they become independent from their parents and other adults.

A letter your school can personalise to let parents at your school know that a student has cancer. Remember to consult with your student's family beforehand.