No child should be lost…
… because life-saving information was not available to their parents or caregivers.
At MyChild’sCancer, our mission is clear: we aim to facilitate families' access to the expertise required to effectively advocate for and care for their loved ones.
One of our core objectives at MyChild’sCancer is to equip families whose children are diagnosed with cancer with the most current and comprehensive information regarding all available treatment options tailored to their child’s specific cancer. We achieve this through our global expert committees and our WikiCancer Page. Given the myriad of pediatric cancer variants, it's imperative that families have access to the best information, enabling them to actively manage and make informed decisions as vital members of their child's medical team.
Our process involves matching families with the appropriate medical committee, composed of leading researchers and cutting-edge medical practitioners specializing in their child’s specific cancer. These committees offer personalized treatment research, thereby connecting families and their medical teams with the most suitable treatment course for their child. This empowers families to proactively engage in decisions about their child’s cancer treatment, significantly enhancing the child’s chances of survival.
Furthermore, we have developed and continue to expand our WikiCancer site, which stands as the largest repository of up-to-date medical knowledge and individual parent testimonials. This platform shares potentially life-saving information in simple language, which may not be readily available through doctors or online searches. This equips parents to better advocate for their children, make informed decisions, and actively participate in their child's healthcare journey, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes for children battling cancer.
In addition to information and medical support, MyChild’sCancer extends critical services such as relocation assistance and community support to families relocating to the United States for treatment. Our dedicated Family Coordinators work closely with these families, addressing various needs including housing, transportation, enrollment in new schools, and adapting to a new, unfamiliar culture.
Our overarching goal is to enable families facing childhood cancer to feel supported and secure so that they can devote their energy and attention to meeting the unique needs of their children during this challenging period.