Helpful Links

Cancer.Net is the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) patient information website that brings the expertise and resources of 45,000 members to those with cancer and those who care for them. All of the content on the website is peer reviewed by the Editorial Board that is comprised of 200 medical, surgical, radiation, and pediatric oncologists, physician assistants, oncology nurses, social workers, and patient advocates. The links below provide advice on how to navigate changing relationship and responsibilities, and how to prepare children for medical procedures.

The Irish Cancer Society has been providing free cancer information and support since 1963. They fund research, campaign for cancer advocacy, support patients and families. The Children and Cancer link takes you to their page that provides documents and resources for families in the form of pamphlets, which are also available below the link.

The Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland is a parent led charity that aims to raise awareness of childhood cancer, fund emotional supports and services for children with cancer and their families, and be the voice of children with cancer in Ireland. More information about the services they provide is available at the link to their website below.

The Rainbow Trust supports families with children up to the age of 18 who have a life threatening disease or terminal illness. Rainbow Trust’s support includes listening to a family’s fears and anxieties, helping to explain illnesses, diagnoses and treatments, keeping a seriously ill child company during hospital stays, driving families to medical appointments to help save time and money, organising fun activities to help sick children, their brothers and sisters, support through bereavement and grief. The link below will take you to theor website where you can learn more about how they can help you.