Keywords

cancer, children, community networking, non-profit organization

 

Authors

  1. Luttrell, Patti MS, RN

Abstract

Children's Cancer Network is an Arizona-based nonprofit organization that provides financial and psychosocial assistance to children and families dealing with pediatric cancer. Through patient and family services and/or patient and family education, this organization strives to address the needs of this special population identified by the pediatric oncology healthcare professionals. The outcome of these programs has been overwhelmingly positive for the patients and families.