A childhood cancer diagnosis is devastating for the family. It is treated aggressively, often with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Treatment often has a significant long-term impact on a child’s endocrine, heart and cognitive functions because they are at critical stages of development. Parents and guardians may have a limited income, with other children in the home. Frequently, a parent needs to stop working to take care of their child. Many require a family member to be with them around the clock. All of this only continues to put a bigger strain on their financial situation.
