• Treatment can have a big impact on the physical, emotional and psychological state of the child. It is very important for the family to spend time and provide psychological and emotional support to the child. This is especially in older children and adolescents.
• The children may have to stay away from school temporarily until their doctors give the go-ahead. Parents need to consider positive ways to engage and occupy the children. It is useful to inform the school of the children's conditions, maintain contact periodically and work with the schools to help with their re-integration after treatment.
• Some treatments may have long-term effects and more information can be obtained from the doctor. It can also give an impact on the child’s activity.
• Siblings of the sick child may feel neglected as attention is focused on the child with cancer. Involve siblings by explaining to them what is happening and discuss questions and concerns that they may have.
• Couples that have children with cancer may experienced strain and tension of taking care of a sick child and not have enough time together. They may have added stress from employers who do not understand the situation. It is helpful for couples to communicate their worries and feelings and work out solutions together. 

Updated:: 01/09/2021 []