"Eight in 10 parents experience loss of income when their child is diagnosed, charity chief says Parents whose children are being treated for cancer are facing serious hidden financial costs of more than €2,200 a month, it has emerged. The added financial toll, on top of the fear a diagnosis brings, mounts up as parents may have to take unpaid leave from work, pay for childcare for siblings as well as face outlays for travel, accommodation, food, heat, parking, medical needs and therapies."
"The added financial toll, on top of the fear a diagnosis brings, mounts up as parents may have to take unpaid leave from work, pay for childcare for siblings as well as face outlays for travel, accommodation, food, heat, parking, medical needs and therapies."
Parents of children undergoing cancer treatment face hidden financial costs exceeding €2,200 per month. Eight in ten parents experience loss of income when a child is diagnosed. Families commonly take unpaid leave, pay for sibling childcare, and cover travel, accommodation, meals, heating, parking, medical supplies and therapies. Those expenses add to emotional distress and can create acute monthly shortfalls. The combined income loss and outlays may force families to reduce work hours, use savings, or take on debt. Targeted financial support and practical assistance are often necessary to prevent long-term economic harm to affected households.
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