Time-out for parents of survivors

In some cases, the late effects of cancer can make it difficult for children and adolescents to live independently. This is why affected parents are often under great psychological, physical and financial strain long after treatment has been completed. This makes issues such as self-care and support in long-term follow-up care all the more important.

From 8 – 9 November, Childhood Cancer Switzerland is therefore offering a professionally accompanied time out for parents of a survivor with late effects. With the help of Prof. Dr. med. Katrin Scheinemann (Head of haematology and oncology, Children’s Hospital St. Gallen), Andreas Dörner (Psycho-oncologist, St. Clara hospital, Basel), Irja Zuber (lawyer, procap) and Zuzana Tomášiková (Head of Survivors Centre, Childhood Cancer Switzerland) important medical and psychosocial topics on late effects and follow-up care as well as social security issues will be addressed in the two-day workshop.

Participants will be given the opportunity to collect information, share experiences and address their fears, worries, emotional and financial burdens in a protected setting, even years after therapy, and find valuable support.

You can ask for further information and also register here.