Resources

 

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.

Our idea with this page is to give you 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.

 

 

This page will be growing more and more as we go along, and will probably change quite a bit over time as we get new information and more resources, so please continue to visit it to see what is new.

	Medical Procedures & Tests Glossary Information about the different tests and procedures that your child may have to have to diagnose their Cancer
	Side Effects of Chemotherapy 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
	Brain Tumour Glossary Various terms that are used with regards to Brain Cancer (Tumours) that it is important to know
	Preparing for your Child’s Death Some valuable tips on how to prepare yourself and your family when your child is dying of cancer
	Caring for the Caregiver Valuable information for Caregivers on how to avoid, deal with and prevent stress, depression and caregiving burnout
	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.
	The American Cancer Society 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.
	Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 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.
	Patch SA 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