Beginning Treatment for Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Insights From the Parents' Perspective

Abstract

Parents need considerable emotional support to negotiate the initial stage of treatment for ALL. Parents of children diagnosed with ALL must have honest information about diagnosis and treatment, as much information as possible for planning their daily lives, an opportunity to express real feelings, access to moments of personal space where feelings can be processed, and compassionate understanding of the emotional difficulties associated with this difficult life journey.