It is very easy for parents to become run down, exhausted, and feel very alone. Many parents say they were able to help their children because they were able to take care of themselves and accept help from others.
Parents often find that other parents of children with cancer are an important source of strength.
Candlelighters is an international parents' organization with local groups at most children's cancer treatment centres. Candlelighters' aim is to support and educate parents. They have regular meetings and publish a newsletter. Many parents find Candlelighters a valuable resource to help them deal with their child's cancer. The name and phone number of a contact person for your local Candlelighters group is available from your nurse.