Tips for how others can help you People in your community will likely reach out to help you. Think about if they can help you: l D rive siblings to school or to activities. l M ake meals or do other tasks to keep your house running as smoothly as possible. l C reate a website to update others on your family’s progress. l B e the contact person for others who want to help. Tips for preparing for doctor visits l R ead about your child’s type of cancer and treatment options. l G et to know the people on your child’s cancer care team. l Begin a notebook to take notes and write down questions to bring to all your child’s appointments. l Ask a family member or friend to go to visits with you to take notes and talk with the care team. l If you feel overwhelmed or do not understand something, ask staff to repeat information or explain it in a new way.
If you or a partner is employed, talk with your employer quickly after the diagnosis. Ask about: l Resources to take time off or keep working during your child’s treatment l Types of leave, including Family Medical Leave l If you can work from home or from the hospital
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