Congratulations! Your child has finished treatment for
pediatric brain and/or spinal cord cancer! What a
relief! Now what do you do?Assess the situation.
If your child needs physical or mental therapy be sure to
get them enrolled at a facility that is right for him or
her. If your child needs a learning support program in
school meet with the staff at the school responsible for
putting that plan together. If your child has physical
disabilities, ensure that the school is equipped to handle
those disabilities.
There are other organizations that can help with Life
after Treatment issues, such as the
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. They have an
extensive collection of information to help you deal with
the newness of surviving pediatric brain cancer.
Survivors can also apply for college scholarships through
various organizations. The Pediatric Brain Tumor
Foundation has a scholarship program, as does
Kallan's Klan - a Hershey-based charity that offers a
scholarship program for pediatric brain cancer survivors.
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