Abstract Objective to apprehend the way children with cancer perceive and experience/experienced the changes they had in their lives. Methods Exploratory-descriptive study with a qualitative approach, carried out in Maringá-PR, with eight children aged between eight and twelve years. Data were collection took place through audio-recorded interviews and, afterwards, submitted to content analysis, thematic modality. Results three empirical categories were identified: Experiencing changes resulting from treatment; Reestablishing social life; and Support to overcome obstacles. Conclusion The meaning attributed to the […]