When doctors informed Debbie Henry of Algonquin that her daughter Nicole had a brain tumor, the news hit her like a ton of bricks. The information caught us totally off-guard. We had so many questions. The Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center at Lutheran General Children's Hospital in Park Ridge responds to the needs of the patient and his or her family by providing a comprehensive network of support groups, family outings and school outreach.
Treatment also involves the spirit.
The support programs at the Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center help the patient and family prepare for the mental, behavioral and physical changes caused by a brain tumor. The family group sessions have been as beneficial for Debbie. When you talk to someone who has been through it before you know what to expect. The Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center understands the importance of the bonds between families. The Center also hosts celebrations to break down barriers, relieve anxieties and build relationships.