Oncology Resources for Patients and Families

Patient Education Videos

Visit our video gallery for help administering an injection at home, flushing a saline line, and more. If you still have questions, please contact your healthcare provider. 

Oncology Support Groups at CHKD

Due to COVID-19, our oncology support groups are meeting online using the Zoom platform. Please register online using the links provided below for the support group you which to attend. Once you are registered, a link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you.

For any questions about our oncology support groups, please contact:

  • Rebecca Ruck (757) 668-9617
  • Kelly Trejo (757) 668-7931

Parents and Caregivers Oncology Support Group

Families of children facing cancer experience many of the same challenges and emotions during treatment. Our monthly support group helps families connect and share their experiences, providing comfort and strength to each other.

The Parents and Caregivers Oncology Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the month. All meetings begin at noon and last one hour. Register for our parents and caregivers support group here.

Beams of Hope Support Group

Our Beams of Hope Support Group is specifically for CHKD families who have experienced the death of a child from cancer. The group currently meets once a month for one hour. Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. Register for our Beams of Hope support group here.

Oncology Newsletter

CHKD offers a monthly newsletter for families facing childhood cancer. Hardcopies of the newsletter are available in our clinic, or you may view our most recent below.