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Especially for Children & Teens

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the journey that lies ahead can seem overwhelming. Through various developmental, educational and supportive endeavors, the Child & Family Life and Pediatric Social Work Programs at the U-M Cancer Center and the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital help young people and their families cope with illness and protect the essence of childhood throughout their health-care experiences. These professionals are integral members of a child's medical team, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings in the following capacities:

Our commitment to families includes:

• Supporting the entire family as they understand and cope with illness and treatment experiences
• Providing opportunities for therapeutic activities and interactions with peers
• Creating warm, uplifting atmospheres within the medical setting
• Encouraging expressive experiences to share feelings and promote healthy development
• Advocating for children and families
• Providing assistance with practical matters such as lodging, transportation and meals
• Addressing the financial concerns associated with medical treatment

See Also:

• Childhood Cancer Survivors
  opens as a .pdf document
  
  
• Download the support group schedule -- opens as a .pdf document
  
  
• Pediatric Cancer Clinical Trials
  from the Engage web site

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