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When a child is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, it impacts the entire family, from husband and wife to younger and older siblings.

• Emotionally – Fear, uncertainty, sadness, and anxiety are the immediate emotions that members od the family experience, compounded by the additional stress that occurs with mounting medical bills while also handling the responsibilities of daily life such as work and family.
• Physically - For most parents providing care to their seriously ill child, the experience is very taxing and stressful.
• Financially – Medical bills can range from thousands to millions of dollars for a child with a life-threatening illness.
• Family Life – Each individual family member copes in their own unique and significant ways. Siblings often react with anger or regressive behavior, because so much time and attention is dedicated to the sick child.

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