Our greatest wish here at Little Fighters Cancer Trust is that we can do as much as possible to help those families where there is a child with cancer in the household. To this end we try to offer as much help as possible in whichever way possible.
Part of dealing with cancer is also having some reading material and resources where one can read up about the illness that one’s child has been newly diagnosed with and knowing where to go to find out more information. Unfortunately, with the advent of the internet, there are many individuals who post misleading information and this can lead to despair, false hope, contrary treatments, and financial loss.
Our idea with this page is to give you verified information and links to information about cancer, hospitals, new research, different therapies, alternate and mainline cures, and whatever else we can find or receive requests for.
It is going to take a while to build up all the resources, but every journey starts with the first step, so here goes…
Please do not hesitate to Contact Us if there is something that you feel would help you or other little fighters or their families through their long fight with cancer.
Medical
Medical Procedures & Tests Glossary
Information about the different tests and procedures that your child may have to have to diagnose their Cancer
Learn the Lingo! A quick, plain-language guide to General Medical/Cancer Terms
Possible side-effects that your child may face as a result of Chemotherapy Treatment for their Cancer
Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
Possible side-effects that your child may face as a result of Radiation Therapy Treatment for their Cancer
Parents & Caregivers
Childhood Cancer ~ A General Guide for Parents
A guide that may help you as a parent of a newly diagnosed child with cancer cope just a bit better.
Preparing for your Child’s Death
Some valuable tips on how to prepare yourself and your family when your child is dying of cancer
The loss of a child is probably the most painful experience any parent can endure. The loss of a child is the most inconsolable of losses; it violates the natural order of things.
Valuable information for Caregivers on how to avoid, deal with and prevent stress, depression and caregiving burnout
Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) is a national reading-for-enjoyment campaign to spark children’s potential through storytelling and reading. There are thousands of printed and audio multilingual stories in English / Afrikaans / isiNdebele / isiXhosa / isiZulu / Sepedi / Sesotho / Setswana / Siswati / Tshivenda / Xitsonga which can either be read or listened to online or downloaded for your childrens’ pleasure.
Please do a search on our site for the following categories, where you will find many more resources on caring for your child with cancer, caregiver care, and much, much more:
4DAKIDZ #Advice & Tips #Apps #Awareness #Downloads #Inspirational #Nutrition #Recipes #Research #Treatments #Videos #Bereavement
If there is any other information you want, type the word(s) into search and you are sure to find something – if there is nothing drop up a message via our Contact Us page and we will research the subject and add the info asap for you.
Cancer Organisations
A list of Paediatric Oncology Centres in all provinces, with addresses, facility information, services offered, and relevant contact details.
Palliative Treatment for Children (Patch) South Africa is an inclusive and compassionate network that aims to share specialised knowledge, tools and opportunities to ensure the best possible care for children with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses, and to provide support to families and lay caregivers. Patch is a registered non-profit organisation. NPO no: 124-201
South African Children’s Study Cancer Group (SACCSG)
SACCSG provides Practitioners and Parents with information in respect of Children’s Cancer.
CancerPort KIDS
CancerPortKIDS is a single web location with access to a full spectrum of information about childhood cancer. It is a simple, easily accessible, non-aligned resource that brings you everything you might need to know about, during your child’s journey or lifetime with cancer – one port of call. We aim to bring you the best current educational and informative content, created from credible South African & Overseas Healthcare Practitioners & Organisations, accessible to patients, parents, family and friends
Childhood Cancer International
CCI is the largest patient support organization for childhood cancer. It is a global, parent-driven non-profit that represents 181 parent organizations, childhood cancer survivor associations, childhood cancer support groups, and cancer societies, in 90 countries, across 5 continents.
For over 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well and get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.
Since its founding in 1947, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts has been committed to providing adults and children with cancer with the best treatment available today while developing tomorrow’s cures through cutting-edge research.
Disclaimer
Please note that the Little Fighters Cancer Trust shares information regarding various types of cancer treatments on this website merely for informational use. We do our level best to only post VERIFIED information from sites that we trust.
LFCT neither endorses nor promotes any specific cancer treatments. We believe that the public should be informed as to all the options available, but that the decision as to what treatments to use is yours.
You must always consult your medical practitioner prior to taking any other medication or undergoing any cancer treatments, natural or otherwise.