Supporting Parents When a Child Has Cancer: A Conversation with Pediatric Oncology Social Worker Ellie

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the entire family enters a world of fear, overwhelm, and uncertainty. In this powerful episode, I talk with Ellie, a pediatric oncology social worker, about what emotional support really looks like for parents and caregivers during their child’s cancer treatment.

We explore the vital role of caregiver support in pediatric cancer care, how social workers help families navigate resources, and what friends and loved ones can do to offer meaningful support during such an isolating time. Whether you're a parent in the thick of it or want to better support someone you love, this episode offers insight, validation, and hope.

🎧 Keywords: pediatric cancer, childhood cancer support, parenting through cancer, caregiver support, childhood medical trauma, pediatric oncology social worker, emotional support for parents, trauma-informed cancer care, cancer diagnosis child, support for families

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