what can we do to help a real little kid with cancer and his parents?
i am especially looking for suggestions from those who may have experience with little kids with cancer, especially in the brain I have friends whose son (4 y.o.) has been dealing with just this over the past two years. Many have reached out in so many ways. At the very start of the ordeal folks with medical knowledge and great research capability were able to scour the Internet for relevant information on the diagnosis — even leading to identifying an expert in Pittsburgh — whom they called and who agreed to “join the medical team.” Others were able to use their personal/professional networks to identify and evaluate protocols, other cases similar to this one. In this instance the focus on “learning” and “connecting” helped the family stay focused and to mitigate some of the emotional upheaval. As has been suggested, helping to alleviate burdens of time, travel, food, etc. go a long way. Just “being there” (when the family wants others there) helps.
