Active treatment · Step 2 of 8
In Treatment
We are deep in chemo, scans, and appointments.
What to expect
Treatment becomes a rhythm of appointments, medications, side effects, and waiting. Life narrows to the next dose and the next count. This is a marathon, not a sprint. The families who get through it lean on practical help, protect a little of their own rest, and keep siblings in the loop.
First steps
- Set up a system for tracking medications, side effects, and appointments.
- Line up help with meals, rides, and childcare before you are exhausted.
- Ask about every cost: travel, parking, lodging, and meals can be reimbursed.
- Keep a running list of questions for the next clinic visit.
Guides for this stage
4 min read
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
A starter list of questions that help you understand the diagnosis, the plan, and what to expect.
Read guide7 min read
Finding Money and Navigating Bills
Where the help is, and how to navigate insurance and medical bills when paying for care is your biggest worry.
Read guide5 min read
Supporting Siblings Through Childhood Cancer
Brothers and sisters carry this too. Practical ways to help siblings feel safe, included, and seen.
Read guide5 min read
Caring for Yourself as a Caregiver
Your health matters too. Why caregiver wellbeing is part of your child's care, and how to protect a little of yourself.
Read guideWhat families need most here
The kinds of help that matter most at this stage. You can always explore every need.
Food & Meals
Meal support, grocery help, and food during long days at the hospital so you have one less thing to plan.
Travel & Lodging
Cover gas, flights, parking, and a place to stay near the hospital. These costs add up fast, and several programs reimburse them.
My Child's Comfort
Comfort gifts, sensory-friendly items, distraction, and small joys to help your child feel better through treatment.
Caring for Myself
Your own health matters. Find mental-health support, respite, and a place to be asked how you are doing, not just how your child is.
Understanding Treatment
Make sense of the diagnosis and the plan, learn what questions to ask, and understand options like clinical trials and second opinions.
We are here for you
Find vetted programs in the resource finder, or tell us what your family needs and our team will reach out.