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My child has a blood cancer

The words no parent wants to hear: “Your child has cancer.”
 

From the moment of diagnosis through your child's blood cancer treatment, physical recovery, return to school, and beyond - free personalized support and tailored information are available to help you navigate the cancer experience.

 

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There is hope

Treatments for childhood blood cancers can lead to long-term remission and, in some cases, a cure.
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Research is advancing

Research for childhood blood cancers progressed tremendously in the past 40 years.
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It's nothing you did

The child did not catch the disease from someone or develop it as a result of something you did.

You are not alone.

Know that the blood cancer community is here to support you every step of the way.

Experiences of others with childhood blood cancers

Zoe
Zoë
She is an incredible big sister with a huge amount of empathy.

Montréal QC
Canada

Zoe
Zoë
She is an incredible big sister with a huge amount of empathy.

Montréal QC
Canada

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    Jacob Tourigny
    "To honor Jacob's memory and help advance pediatric cancer research, several teams carry the name 'Jacob STRONG' at sporting and charitable events."

    Montreal QC
    Canada

    https://www.bloodcancers.ca/stories/jacob-tourigny learn more about Jacob Tourigny
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    Katie
    Katie
    My cancer experience has really made me more empathetic overall.

    Dartmouth NS
    Canada

    https://www.bloodcancers.ca/stories/katie learn more about Katie
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    Daxton
    Daxton
    I am so proud of my boy for overcoming all that he has.

    Red Deer AB
    Canada

    https://www.bloodcancers.ca/stories/daxton learn more about Daxton
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    Erin
    Erin
    At the end of the day, I believe that cancer treatment is not a sprint, but a team marathon.

    Joliette QC
    Canada

    https://www.bloodcancers.ca/stories/erin learn more about Erin
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    Zoe
    Zoë
    She is an incredible big sister with a huge amount of empathy.

    Montréal QC
    Canada

    https://www.bloodcancers.ca/stories/zoe learn more about Zoë

    Resources

    Is your child with blood cancer older than 12? 

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    We have resources and support for teens.

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    We have resources and support for young adults.