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Navigating Childhood Cancer: A Parent's Journey
The sterile language of hospitals can feel isolating. This guide helps New Zealand parents decode medical jargon, ask the right questions, and find their voice, ensuring they are an active part of their child's care team.
Augustus Greenslade
Oct 8, 20254 min read


Why My Son with Childhood Cancer Became Rah Rah: Honouring a Child’s Survival Language
When our son Finley was diagnosed with Wilms tumour, he chose a new name — Rah Rah. In the middle of childhood cancer treatment, this became his way of coping and holding on to his spirit. This is the story of how children create survival strategies, and how as parents we can honour their resilience.
Augustus Greenslade
Sep 18, 20252 min read
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