Your child is diagnosed with cancer, so you start searching the internet for information. The world wide web is full of statistics, treatments, outcomes, etc. As a mother or father, what you may really be looking for is something that reads “Dear parent of a child with a brain tumor/Leukemia/or other cancer…”
Blog: Empowerment
These articles are written by our staff and parents of children with cancer. From them, you’ll find information to direct and encourage you.
Denied Insurance Claim; don’t give up yet!
![Who hasn’t had their share of frustrations with insurance companies? I know I have; just last year I had a surgery denied. We usually get aggravated and just give in and pay the bill or give up on the procedure. But when you have a child in the hospital, fighting for their lives, insurance problems [...]](http://laylagrace.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/4122171512_3f4dc612d0-249x187.jpg "Denied Insurance Claim; don’t give up yet!")
Who hasn’t had their share of frustrations with insurance companies? I know I have; just last year I had a surgery denied. We usually get aggravated and just give in and pay the bill or give up on the procedure. But when you have a child in the hospital, fighting for their lives, insurance problems can be more serious, and more expensive.
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- March 16, 2011 by Nicole
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- Empowerment
Helpful Tips From Veteran Moms
To say that having a child with cancer is stressful is an understatement, but being organized can help slightly reduce some of that stress. A couple of veteran cancer moms have shared their top tips to help you out. Read More…
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- March 1, 2011 by Jennifer
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- Empowerment, In Treatment
End of chemo, now what?
![Last month, I was an emotional wreck. I was an emotional wreck because cancer and all of the negativity that comes with it has been permanently engraved into my mind. We are not quite sure when cancer began to invade my oldest son’s body, but we found out about the invasion a little over a [...]](http://laylagrace.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Isaiah-249x187.jpg "End of chemo, now what?")
Last month, I was an emotional wreck. I was an emotional wreck because cancer and all of the negativity that comes with it has been permanently engraved into my mind. We are not quite sure when cancer began to invade my oldest son’s body, but we found out about the invasion a little over a year ago. It was our welcome to the New Year gift. Since the moment we found out, I have worried constantly, I have stressed constantly, and I have cried. I now realize that cancer will forever be a part of my mind, soul, and my personal lexis. Read More…
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- February 10, 2011 by Tomika Gamble
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- After Treatment, Empowerment
Holden’s Parents Advocate for Their Child
Last night, Holden and his parents had a challenging experience at the hospital. The Underwoods pointed out to two on call doctors that they believed Holden’s cuff, the anchor under the skin that helps keep the central line in, was not in it’s proper place. For several hours they kept insisting that something needed to be done.
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- December 21, 2010 by Rhéma
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- Empowerment
Preparing for Chemo—Round 1
It all seems like yesterday. I can recall rushing to the hospital on January 7, 2010 after being called to pick my child up from preschool. His breathing was shallow, his skin tone was blue, and he was lethargic. This was the day after my son had received an all clear from his pediatrician for what was believed to be round pneumonia. This was the day that the hospital realized that the round pneumonia was actually a tumor that had just burst. This day was the first day of my new life. A life where cancer is the first thing I think about each morning and the last thing I think about each night.
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- December 13, 2010 by Tomika Gamble
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- Empowerment, In Treatment
The 5 Best Hospitals to Treat Your Child’s Cancer
After your child has been diagnosed with cancer, one of the first decisions you make is to choose which hospital will treat your child. Because treatment for children differs from treatment for adults, it is important that you pick from those that specialize in pediatric care. U.S. News ranked 62 cancer centers in their 2010-11 report, U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals.
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- December 7, 2010 by Rhéma
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- Empowerment
Books for Children and Parents
These books have been recommended to us by parents and health care professionals. Each book shares little ways to help your children understand the different stages of the cancer process. For a complete list of suggested reading, check out our Amazon store.
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- November 22, 2010 by Jennifer
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- Empowerment
Web Sources (For Parents)
Web Sources
These websites can be helpful at various stages of the cancer process. Some provide information on beneficial programs for you and your children.
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- November 19, 2010 by Jennifer
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- Empowerment, Newly Diagnosed
Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Diagnosis
In the beginning, there will be a lot for you to process. Keeping a list of what you want to ask your child’s doctor is a good way to make sure you get the information that you need to start making decisions for the treatment plan. Below are some of the questions we thought were important for you to find answers to. Read More…
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- November 18, 2010 by Rhéma
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- Empowerment, Newly Diagnosed