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4 November 2021
How this dad has coped with his son’s cancer diagnosis
For dads living through the emotional challenges of having a child with cancer, often the most powerful learning experience can come from connecting with…
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28 October 2021
Thank you to Sir Scott Macfarlane
To celebrate Sir Scott Macfarlane's knighthood in the 2024 New Year Honours, we're re-sharing this profile which was published in light of his retirement…
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21 October 2021
Ensuring cancer doesn’t define your child
From very early on in life, our children are on a journey of forging their own unique sense of identity. For some kids a…
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14 October 2021
What does a play specialist do for children in hospital?
Throughout their experience with childhood cancer, whānau will cross paths with many healthcare professionals who are there to help in different areas. Today we’d…
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30 September 2021
Coping with guilt
One of the more surprising side-effects of parenthood is feeling guilty about a lot of stuff, a lot of the time. We can feel guilty that we’re not…
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23 September 2021
10 common questions kids ask about cancer and how to answer them
When a child is diagnosed with cancer their siblings, friends and classmates can find it difficult to understand, and they often have many questions.…
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13 September 2021
What happens when a child finishes treatment for cancer?
When a child successfully finishes their cancer treatment, it is not the end of the story. While they may not have any detectable cancer…
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13 September 2021
What’s the difference between childhood cancer and adult cancers?
Take a look at some of the key differences between childhood and adult cancers
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