PEDIATRIC CANCER

Our offices provide psychological consulting, psychotherapy, and services for children, adults and families impacted by cancer.  

Children and adolescents suffering cancer, undergoing treatment, or in sustained recovery from radiation, surgery, and/or chemotherapy must cope with tremendous stressors both psychologically and physically.  Pediatric psychologists can assist families, children and adolescents through support, coping with fears, cognitive-behavioral interventions for anxiety about procedures or fears which may develop post-treatment. 

Pediatric neuropsychologists can assist by performing pre and post intervention neuropsychological assessments and in helping with transition back to school.  Long-term survivors often face challenges related to the site of cancer and iatrogenic effects of treatment.  Neuropsychologists can provide assistance in determining strengths and weaknesses in memory, executive skills and other abilities to assist in educational, college and vocational planning. 

INFORMATION ON PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF COPING WITH CANCER.

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Childhood Cancer Links:   Ulman Cancer Fund – free support program, education, resources for young adults, families and friends impacted by cancer.  www.ulmanfund.org National Cancer Instute  Int. Classification of Childhood Cancer   Children's Cancer Research Fund - Understanding Childhood Cancer Childhood Brain Cancer  Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation National Cancer Institue Factsheets on Childhood Cancer FAQs  BABYCANCER.COM  Mission is to raise awareness of baby cancer, to provide aid and education for families with children with cancer, and to help fund research for a cure.  Has lists of other cancer organizations. Beyond the Cure  Information for survivors of childhood cancer.   CURE SEARCH Long-term Follow-up Guidelines for Child Adolescent Survivors   American Cancer Society - Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Angel Foundation: nonprofit organization provides educational material and financial assistance for certain basic needs for cancer patients and their families.   The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Care Center offers information about cancer care.     www.oncolink.upenn.edu – Run by U. Penn Cancer Center for patients and their families   www.cancerhopenetwork.org  One on one support for cancer patients and families by trained volunteers.   www.patientadvocate.org  non-profit acts as liaison between patient and insurer, employers and creditors through case managers, doctors and lawers. Government / Public / National Resources:   American Cancer Society:  The largest cancer organization in the U.S.  National Cancer Institute - information about types of cancers, treatments and other resources.    CURESEARCH National Childhood Cancer Foundation  Unites the Children's Oncology Group and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation through it’s mission to cure childhood cancer.  Has information for patients and families.  Spanish language versions also available.  National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program - Free or low-cost mammograms and pap tests.  Child Cancer Organization New Zealand  Site has pediatric cancer information and links to other sites.    Cancer Links for Specific Forms of Cancer:   The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society  Prostate Cancer Treatment and Support:   Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association

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