Remembrance
Advice for When Your Child is First Diagnosed with Cancer
Where to start if your child is diagnosed with cancer from one mom to all moms.
Welcome, You Are Not Alone
A Guide for Families of Babies with Cancer
Practical resources, emotional support, and expert guidance for caregivers navigating a cancer diagnosis in infants and toddlers brought to you by caregivers who have been in your shoes. Made with love, guided by research.
You're not alone in this journey.
If your baby was just diagnosed with cancer, you may be feeling overwhelmed, scared, and uncertain about what comes next. This guide was created by parents who have walked this path, and it exists to help you find your footing during the hardest days.
Nothing can make you feel "ready" for this news. But you are not alone.
Parents from across the country, with different diagnoses, different hospitals, different backgrounds, came together to create this resource. We've all sat where you're sitting. We know the fear, the confusion, the exhaustion. And we want you to know: you will find your way through this.
You don't need to read everything at once. Take what helps you today, and come back when you're ready for more.
This guide is brought to you by the Madelyn James Foundation, created by families, for families who have a baby with cancer.
Resource Guides
Topics that matter most.
We've organized resources around the questions families ask most often.
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What You Need to Know When Your Baby is Diagnosed
Learn about common treatments, what to expect, and questions to ask your care team.
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Financial Support: Before, During & After Treatment
Resources for managing the financial impact of your child's treatment.
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How Can I Find Other Caregivers to Connect With?
Support for your mental health and your family's emotional well-being.
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How Can I Support My Family?
Resources for siblings, partners, and extended family members.
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I'm a Bereaved Caregiver
My baby has passed away, and I need more support now more than ever. I miss them each day, and don't know where to turn. This is for you.
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Video Advice by Caregivers for Caregivers
Some words of advice to help you feel less alone as you navigate some of the hardest days.
Video Resources
Advice by caregivers for caregivers.
Watch these videos for practical advice and emotional support from parents, caregivers, and medical professionals.
From Our Blog
Stories and insights.
Read articles from our team and the families we support.
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Organizations We Trust
We partner with these organizations to help connect families with the support they need. Each has been vetted by our team and shares our commitment to supporting families through pediatric cancer.
ALSF is dedicated to changing children's lives through impactful research, raising awareness and supporting families to help cure pediatric cancer.
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A nonprofit family & children's charity dedicated to supporting families with sick children in their time of need.
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Lila Bean Foundation
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