Palliative care: When a young patient's pain isn’t just physical


A young cancer patient who struggled to understand his illness found his voice through play therapy. This piece is titled ‘The Storm is Coming’. — MyStarfish

A child undergoing treatment for a chronic illness is affected not only physically, but also emotionally.

Their psychological well-being plays a vital role in how they cope with their condition, yet, this aspect is often overlooked.

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