Facing Scanxiety: Managing the Fear and Uncertainty of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Journey

Join the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation for a webinar with PBTF Family Support Manager Jenn Kelley and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Psychologist Dr. Danielle Chambers. They will share insights and personal stories to help families navigate the fear and uncertainty that comes with the numerous medical scans children face during their pediatric brain tumor journey. What is scanxiety? Scanxiety describes the stress and fear that families and children experience before, during, and after medical scans. February’s webinar will explore what scanxiety is, its causes, and how it specifically impacts children with brain tumors. Designed for parents, caregivers, and hospital partners supporting children with pediatric brain tumors, the session will offer reassurance that scanxiety is a common experience and provide practical guidance on seeking support. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to prepare children for scans along with practical tools to navigate their own anxiety throughout the process.