The Hidden Cost of Cancer: The Siblings’ Story, A Mother’s Narrative on How Three of Her Children Journeyed Through Their 14-Year-Old Sister’s 9-Month Journey From Ill Heath to Death and Beyond
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Bara, D. 2018. The Hidden Cost of Cancer: The Siblings’ Story, A Mother’s Narrative on How Three of Her Children Journeyed Through Their 14-Year-Old Sister’s 9-Month Journey From Ill Heath to Death and Beyond. Illness, Crisis and Loss. 29 (1), pp. 19-36. https://doi.org/10.1177/1054137318755281
Authors | Bara, D. |
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Abstract | The siblings of children diagnosed with cancer can get lost in the cancer journey. Through a mother’s eyes, this paper examines the issues faced by three siblings when their teenage sister is diagnosed with and dies of cancer. It focusses on the impact their sister’s illness has on their educational, social, emotional and communication skills. Each sibling not only had their own unique set of needs but this paper argues that the term ‘cancer survivor’ should also be extended to the siblings as they comprise an intrinsic part of the family’s cancer journey. The paper calls on professionals to adopt a holistic approach to reduce the impact that childhood cancer has on the siblings and it highlights the far-reaching consequences of not properly supporting the siblings during this time. |
Journal | Illness, Crisis and Loss |
Journal citation | 29 (1), pp. 19-36 |
ISSN | 1054-1373 |
Year | 2018 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Anyone |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1054137318755281 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 12 Feb 2018 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 24 Jan 2018 |
Accepted | 20 Dec 2017 |
Accepted | 20 Dec 2017 |
Copyright information | © 2018 Bara. Reprinted by permission of SAGE Publications. |
Additional information | As accepted for publication in Bara, D. 2018. The Hidden Cost of Cancer: The Siblings’ Story, A Mother’s Narrative on How Three of Her Children Journeyed Through Their 14-Year-Old Sister’s 9-Month Journey From Ill Heath to Death and Beyond. Illness, Crisis and Loss. 29 (1), pp. 19-36. https://doi.org/10.1177/1054137318755281. |
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