Infectious diseases in the first year of life, perinatal characteristics and childhood acute leukaemia

TitleInfectious diseases in the first year of life, perinatal characteristics and childhood acute leukaemia
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsN, J-DS, Y P, F Méchinaud, E P, V G, P L, JP V, JL Lére, G M, P B, A R, C A, M M, F M, L DL, C B, X R, B P, D Hémon, J C
JournalBr J Cancer
Volume90
Pagination139-45
Date Published01/2004

WHY?

Why in my brain?
It caused me so much pain.
Why in my head?
Perhaps somewhere else instead.
Why in my brain?
We tried a fluid drain.

I just want to walk like you.
I’ve had enough now, haven’t you too?

Poem from Sophie Pollock who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Things you can do on Difficult Days

Talk about the child who has died.
Write a letter to him/her.
Eat his/her favourite food.
Watch a video of him/her.
Wear one of his/her clothes like a scarf.
Light a candle.
Look at photos.
Listen to his/her favourite music.
Visit the grave.
Cry, laugh, scream.
Release a balloon with a message.

Some tips for parents and siblings.

What’s the Point?

What’s the point of eyes,
If you’re not here to see?
What’s the point of ears,
If you cannot hear me?
Every sense on my body,
Useless as a broken toy,
What’s the point of beauty,
If you cannot enjoy?

Cry of a parent - by JK.