Stories from Cancer Camp: Tales of Glitter and Gratitude
Each year in Canada, approximately 1400 children and adolescents under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer. It is well recognized that childhood cancer affects the entire family, and innumerable challenges accompany this diagnosis. In recognition of the challenges that accompany this disease,...
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oai:doaj.org-article:e84d0ca1058247e18cc9515b332438fc2021-11-25T21:25:57ZStories from Cancer Camp: Tales of Glitter and Gratitude10.11575/jah.v0i0.532351927-4416https://doaj.org/article/e84d0ca1058247e18cc9515b332438fc2014-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/jah/article/view/53235https://doaj.org/toc/1927-4416 Each year in Canada, approximately 1400 children and adolescents under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer. It is well recognized that childhood cancer affects the entire family, and innumerable challenges accompany this diagnosis. In recognition of the challenges that accompany this disease, cancer camps started in the 1970s to help children and their families escape the rigidity and severity of cancer treatment. Very little is known about how camps affect these families, and to that end, a philosophical hermeneutic study was conducted to understand the meaning of children’s cancer camps for the child with cancer and the family.  Six families were interviewed to bring understanding to this topic, and while the research included findings related to the concept of play, fit and acceptance, grief, and community, this paper will detail the finding related to storytelling and the reshaping of experiences that happens by virtue of being at camp.  Catherine M. LaingNancy J. MoulesUniversity of Calgaryarticlehermeneuticsstorytellingcancer camppaediatric oncologyPhilosophy (General)B1-5802ENJournal of Applied Hermeneutics (2014) |
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Each year in Canada, approximately 1400 children and adolescents under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer. It is well recognized that childhood cancer affects the entire family, and innumerable challenges accompany this diagnosis. In recognition of the challenges that accompany this disease, cancer camps started in the 1970s to help children and their families escape the rigidity and severity of cancer treatment. Very little is known about how camps affect these families, and to that end, a philosophical hermeneutic study was conducted to understand the meaning of children’s cancer camps for the child with cancer and the family.  Six families were interviewed to bring understanding to this topic, and while the research included findings related to the concept of play, fit and acceptance, grief, and community, this paper will detail the finding related to storytelling and the reshaping of experiences that happens by virtue of being at camp.
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