Health literacy in the United States is a serious problem. For example, about half of Americans do not take prescription medication as instructed, and many possess limited health literacy skills.

When your child’s treatment team gives you information about your child’s cancer, you may not remember everything. Considering the circumstance, this is normal. There is a lot of information and your emotions are going to be getting the best of you. You may want to write, tape record or ask a friend or family member to help you figure out the best way for you to retain all of the information. This will help you to be an effective partner with your child’s treatment team.  Following are some questions that you will want to know the answers to: