Problems Faced by Children with Cancer in Sarawak, Malaysia

• Parveen Kaur Faculty of Social Sciences, University Malaysia Sarawak, Jalan Datuk Mohamad Musa, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Malaysia
• Arif Jawaid, Khalil ur Rehman Muhammad Gul Sher, Abdul Khaliq Alvi, Mazhar Farid Chishti Lahore Garrison University, Street 6, Sector C DHA Phase 6, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

This study aims to examine the demographic profile of children with cancer, mode of transportation to the hospital, financial aid, knowledge and sources of knowledge of parents and coping strategies by the parents of children with cancer via comparative qualitative research methods. It is found that social support is the fundamental base that every family should have. In conclusion, parents must know how to handle difficult situations wisely because they are the main pillars of a family and they need to be positive in order to help their ill child.