Make sure you listen to Coping with the Diagnosis Part 1!  Part 2 discusses the following about Pediatric Cancer: 

• Going to the appointment

What to take to appointment:

• take a notebook to take notes

Be gentle with yourself and take help when offered

-You may not not what help you need until a little after the diagnosis 

-It’s okay to say, “I don’t know, can I get back to you”

-Talk to your social worker to find the resources that are available to you

-Food trains!   They are SUPER helpful!

Learning to take it one day at a time

Allow yourself to feel those emotions 

Give your best, not perfect. 

Discusses the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for cancer families. 

• Psychological Needs

I reference the article I wrote about being ghosted. To read that, go to https://www.familychemotherapy.com/post/ghosted

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This episode describes the initial diagnosis and what you may expect at the doctors office. It describes the stages of grief that parents and families of pediatric cancer experience. Adriana discusses what life changes you will experience, and how that can impact your mental health. She shares her personal experience of receiving her child's diagnosis. 

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What is social distancing and how does it apply to families with pediatric cancer? And how do you adjust to social distancing after your child's diagnosis?

An introduction to Family ChemoTherapy: A Corner for Parents and Caretakers Fighting and Surviving Pediatric Cancer. A general overview of the purpose and the topics that will be addressed by Adriana Lewin, a Licensed Professional Counselor and momcologist.

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