My child has a blood cancer

Learn how to deal with a child that has cancer and their family, teachers and counsellors. How to communicate and coping skills. Included is a worksheet to help with keeping track of appointments.

This tool is for parents of a school-aged child or teen with leukemia.

Learn about juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, how it is diagnosed, an overview of treatments and what happens next.

This booklet provides information about acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in children and teens. AML is the second most common type of leukemia in this age group. It is also known as “acute myelogenous leukemia.”

This booklet provides a closer look at acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children, the treatments available, and the side-effects your child may experience.

Dr. Abish shares insights into what it’s like treating children and teens, and the complexities of serving this youngest age group as well as their follow up care. Dr. Abish attended McGill and then completed pediatric training at the IWK Health Centre , as well as a fellowship in pediatric hematology and Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

This factsheet is for families whose 0-4 year old child is affected by a blood cancer. It promotes an active, safe, and adapted lifestyle during treatment.

This factsheet for is for families whose 5-11 year old child is affected by a blood cancer. It promotes an active, safe, and adapted lifestyle during treatment.

Maura C. had recently returned to work after maternity leave when her daughter, then 15 months old, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and immediately admitted to the oncology ward. “This is a nightmare I’m not waking up from,” Maura thought over the 5 months her toddler was in the hospital. She says she and her husband moved from their initial …

This video, told from the father's point of view, talks about the strains on himself, his wife, their child with cancer, and their other children. He describes every hospital visit, every round of treatment as "a rollercoaster of hope and fear."

A mother talks about how her world turned upside down when her 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a blood cancer. Already juggling work and family, becoming a caregiver on top of it all felt overwhelming to her. This mom's self-care took a back seat as she focused her energy on the care of her sick child.

Tziona Lugasi, clinical psychologist in the hemato-oncology department at CHU Sainte-Justine, talks about the impact of cancer on children, teens and their parents, and the transition from pediatric care to adult health care.

This 1-hour webcast covers the importance of early recognition and intervention, recognizing mental health issues in younger children, age appropriate conversations, how to talk to your child about emotions and mental health, supporting siblings and some of those unique challenges faced by a sibling whose loved one is going through a pediatric blood cancer d…

Caring for your child diagnosed with a blood cancer can feel like your whole world is collapsing – but of course, collapsing is not an option for you. Spending time, as early as possible, on getting help with any mental health concerns is time well spent to strengthen your support of your child.

Michelle Lambert speaks with Veronica Vardy, mother of 5 year old Amelia who is an ALL survivor. Veronica discusses the impact cancer had on her daughter, her family, and what her role as caregiver was like.

For some children and teens, emotional and cognitive challenges continue or become evident after treatment ends. How do we recognize these challenges and help ensure these children and teens receive the support they need?

This tool is for teachers and administrators at a school where a student has leukemia.

This factsheet is for physical education teachers with students who have been affected by blood cancer. It promotes an active, safe, and adapted lifestyle during and after treatment.

The C Word. When Kids get Cancer presentation. A comprehensive document explaining cancer to children. For use in the school or at home.

Activity book for children and families facing a blood cancer diagnosis.

Hi! My name is Zoë. I am three years old. I like going outside, playing with my friends and colouring. In this book, I will tell you about my adventure with leukemia

This video is a guide to better understand leukemia in children and teens.

Caring for your child diagnosed with a blood cancer can feel like your whole world is collapsing – but of course, collapsing is not an option for you. Spending time, as early as possible, on getting help with any mental health concerns is time well spent to strengthen your support of your child.

Learn what it means to be a caregiver and get strategies to make caring for your loved one easier.

Learn how caregivers should be getting the help and information on what they need. Self-care, emotions, activities and hobbies.