CHOC Child or Teen Referral Pathways
The process to follow should you notice any of the following CHOC Early Warning Signs in a child or teenager
You have noticed a possible early warning sign of childhood cancer in a child……
What now???
Step 1:
Call the CHOC helpline0800 333 555 (during office hours)
Step 2:
Should you wish to speak to a Paediatric Oncologist in your area please click here.
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Step 3:
I have an appointment with a paediatric oncologist. What documentation / reports do I need to take with to the first visit?
- A referral letter from the doctor currently treating the child
- All documentation/files of the child that can support the case is needed
- All test results (dated) that has already been done
- The slides of any previous bone marrows that has been done
Step 4:
I am a non-SA citizen? My child has been diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder and I wish for my child to be treated in SA.
- A referral from your Ministry of Health is recommended
- You need to live or work in SA and have an official SA work permit or visa.
- You need to provide proof of a legal SA address.
- Your child needs to have a SA ID or SA birth certificate
To secure an appointment with a paediatric oncologist, either call the CHOC Helpline (Step 1) or call a Paediatric Oncology Unit (Step 2). Remember to take the necessary documentation with you as indicated in Step 3.
Knowing of a child or a teenager treated for cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder and / or the family who needs help?
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