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Telling Your Close Friends and Family
Receiving a brain tumor diagnosis is a difficult moment for you or your loved one.
April 11, 2024
Receiving a brain tumor diagnosis is a difficult moment for you or your loved one.
April 11, 2024
We know that talking to children or young people about a brain tumor diagnosis can feel extremely difficult and scary. Knowing what to say and how to say it isn’t easy, so we’ve put together some information to help guide and support these tricky conversations.It’s important to remember that there are a number of factors that will impact a child’s understanding and reaction to someone’s illness, including age, personality, and family circumstances.Explaining a brain tumor diagnosis to children requires careful consideration and age-appropriate language.
April 11, 2024
In the heart of Austin, Texas, lies a beacon of hope and support for families navigating the complexities of life-altering challenges. Wonders & Worries, a non-profit organization, has been steadfastly dedicated to providing free, professional support to children and teenagers during a parent’s serious illness or injury. Their commitment to empowering families through difficult times has made them a cornerstone of support within the community. At the core of Wonders & Worries mission is the belief that children should not face serious parental illness or injuries alone.
April 2, 2024
Chance Fouts was diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma in January of 2018. As he and his family learned what this diagnosis would entail, he and his wife were also trying to explain to their young children …
March 14, 2021