A childhood cancer diagnosis can bring intense emotions like fear, panic, confusion, anger, depression, and loneliness. Accepting the diagnosis and starting treatment is hard, and radiation and chemotherapy can cause cognitive issues, making it even harder to process emotions.

The Walking Miracles Family Foundation offers a referral network of counselors providing emotional and spiritual support for cancer patients, siblings and caregivers. They help reduce distress and anxiety, foster empowerment and hope, and provide coping strategies. Cognitive testing to address memory and processing issues is also available. The program serves children, adolescents, young adults, caregivers, and family members affected by cancer in West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania.

Walking Miracles counseling program is available to any West Virginia child, adolescent and young adult being treated for cancer in West Virginia, as well as caregivers and/or family members are eligible for this benefit.

Many childhood and adolescent cancer patients and survivors develop neurocognitive impairment, negatively affecting education and psychosocial functioning.

Neuropsychological testing involves assessing a child's brain functions in areas such as memory, language, visual and auditory processing, emotional regulation, and planning. Conducted by trained professionals, these tests provide a detailed assessment of the child's cognitive skills compared to peers of the same age. Recommendations for accommodations are made based on identified strengths and weaknesses. Tests are tailored to match the child's expected abilities at specific age ranges, with scores reflecting performance relative to other children. Available resources for neuropsychological testing can be found in West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania.