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EenVandaag: childhood cancer has a major impact on the entire family

18 februari 2019

The impact of cancer is enormous not only for the child, but also for the rest of the family. This becomes clear in the story of Sten (14), who was diagnosed with a brain tumor last year. On February 15, International Childhood Cancer Day, EenVandaag highlighted this topic. Professor of psychosocial care Martha Grootenhuis and psychologist Esther van den Bergh explain the importance of psychosocial support for parents and siblings of children with cancer.

Watch the EenVandaag segment here.