Life after cancer
Survivorship care plans
When your child finishes treatment, the journey is not over. A new chapter begins. A survivorship care plan is a simple document that records the treatment your child had, what to watch for, and how to stay healthy. Our team can help you create it and understand it, so you feel prepared.
Long-term follow-up
After treatment ends, your child will still need regular check-ups. These visits help doctors notice any changes early and make sure your child is growing well. We can help you keep track of appointments and know what to ask at each one.
Late effects of treatment
Some treatments save lives but can affect the body over time. These are called late effects, such as tiredness, changes in growth or difficulty concentrating. Knowing what to expect helps you feel ready. Our team can explain what to look for and connect you with the right specialists.
Celebrating milestones
Every step forward deserves to be celebrated: the last chemotherapy session, the first day back at school, the first birthday after treatment. At Sabrcare, we believe joy is part of healing, and we love to celebrate every milestone with our families, big and small.
Mental health
The emotional impact of cancer
A cancer diagnosis affects every part of life, not only the body. It is normal to feel scared, angry, sad or numb. These feelings are valid. Our team is here to listen without judgement and help your family find ways to cope that feel right for you.
Coping with a diagnosis
The first days and weeks after a diagnosis are often the hardest. Your world has changed suddenly, and it is okay to feel overwhelmed. We can sit with you, help you understand what the doctors have said, and take things one step at a time together.
Anxiety and low mood
Worry and low mood are very common for children and parents during treatment. They are not a sign of weakness. They are a natural response to a very hard situation. If you or your child are struggling, please reach out. We can connect you with trained counsellors.
Counselling
Sabrcare helps families in Goa find counselling at no cost or at a low cost. Whether you need support for yourself, for the whole family, or a quiet space to talk to someone who understands, we will help you find the right person. You don’t have to carry this alone.
Calming and relaxation
Simple breathing exercises, guided imagery and gentle relaxation can make a real difference to stress and worry, for parents and children. Our team can share easy techniques you can use at home, in hospital, or whenever things feel hard.
Nutrition
Eating well during treatment
Good food during treatment helps your child stay stronger, recover faster and feel more comfortable. We know it can be very hard to get a child to eat, especially with nausea or changes in taste. Our team offers simple, practical guidance on what to offer, when to try, and what to do when nothing seems to work.
Food for recovery
As your child’s body heals, the right foods support recovery and rebuild strength. We share easy guidance on the nutrients that help your child get back to being a child.
Recipes for children in treatment
Soft, nourishing and familiar recipes that are gentle on the stomach, full of goodness and easy to make, even when you are exhausted. Many use ingredients that are easy to find in Goa.
Food restrictions
Some treatments mean certain foods must be avoided to protect your child’s immune system. We explain these in plain words and suggest alternatives, so mealtimes feel easier.
Appearance and body image
Hair loss and wigs
Hair loss is one of the most visible changes from chemotherapy, and it can be hard for children and parents. It is okay to feel sad about it. Sabrcare can connect families with wig services and resources so your child can feel like themselves during treatment.
Skin changes
Treatment can make the skin dry, sensitive or a different colour. These changes are usually temporary, but they can affect how your child feels. We can guide you on gentle, safe skin care to keep your child comfortable.
Weight changes
Some children gain weight during treatment and others lose it. Both are common and can be managed with the right support. Our team can help you understand what is happening and what you can do.
Building confidence
Looking different can affect a child’s confidence about going out, seeing friends or returning to school. We help families have these conversations gently, and support children to find their confidence again.
Support with appearance
We can connect families with organisations that offer specialist help for children and young people with cancer, such as adapted cosmetics, skincare kits and confidence programmes. Contact our team to find out what is available in Goa.
Fertility preservation
Fertility and treatment
Some cancer treatments can affect a child’s ability to have children in the future. It is important to talk about this with your child’s doctor as early as possible, so you know all your options. We know this can be a difficult conversation, and we are here to support you.
Options to protect fertility
Depending on your child’s age and treatment plan, there may be steps that can protect their future fertility. Knowing what is possible helps families make informed decisions. Our team can connect you with the right specialists.
Thinking about the future
For older children and young adults, a diagnosis raises important questions about the future, including having a family. These questions deserve sensitive, honest answers. Sabrcare can help arrange conversations and referrals with caring medical professionals.
Specialists and resources
We work with healthcare professionals in Goa and across India who specialise in oncofertility: protecting fertility during cancer care. Contact us to find out who can help.
Spirituality and faith
Finding meaning and peace
Many families find that faith, prayer and community become especially important during cancer. There is no right or wrong way to find comfort, whether through religion, nature, art or simply being together. We respect every path to peace.
Spiritual support
Spiritual wellbeing is part of caring for the whole person. We can connect families with chaplains, faith leaders and support networks across Goa’s many religious communities, so you always have someone to pray with, talk to, or sit beside.
Connecting with faith leaders
If your family draws strength from your religious community, we can help arrange conversations with local faith leaders who have supported families through serious illness. Whether from the church, masjid, mandir or any other community, your faith is welcome here.
Prayer and meditation
We can share simple prayer guides, meditation recordings and relaxation audio in Konkani, Hindi and English: gentle tools for long hospital days or restless nights at home.
You don’t have to face this alone
Whatever you are feeling, our team will listen. We can connect you with counselling, nutrition advice and other support.
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Reviewed by the Sabrcare Research Team · Last updated October 2026 · This information supports, and never replaces, advice from your own medical team.