Your place in society
Contributing to society gives most people a good feeling. But not everyone is able to make the contribution they'd like after childhood cancer. For some survivors with late-stage cancer, education and employment can be challenging. Many people who had cancer as children are perfectly capable of completing an education and finding work. But for some, finding a suitable place in society is a challenge.
The obstacles you encounter depend on the consequences of their illness and treatment. Acquired brain injury presents different challenges than living with one leg or one kidney. Sometimes school or studies pose a stumbling block, and choosing a different program is the only alternative. Sometimes working full-time proves unfeasible, and you become (partially) incapacitated. Getting insurance isn't always as easy as it is for people without cancer experience.
Everyone deserves equal opportunities, including those who had cancer as children. On the following pages, we refer you to informative websites and organizations that can help, by topic.
It's important that you have the opportunity to find a place where you can use your talents. That's why you'll find information here about the social impact of childhood cancer, as well as practical tips and support for employment and education.