The Patient's Helped Create A New Project To Support Child Cancer Survivors

It aids young patients who are at risk of developing conditions following their cancer treatment.

A new project aims to offer specialised support for survivors of childhood cancer.

The CHAMPS project helps these young patients who are more prone to developing health-related conditions after their cancer treatment, like chronic fatigue, weakness or pain.

It runs over a 12 week cycle, with exercise plans and educational workshops for survivors and their families.

It's the brainchild of TUS Athlone PhD candidate Jenny Fitzpatrick, who explains how it came about:

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