“In 2014, our son Riley, who is now 8 years old, began complaining of headaches. After multiple scans, tests and a biopsy, it was determined that Riley had a brain tumor.
We were referred to Dr. Eric Sandler at Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville. While it was overwhelming at first, we had Dr. Sandler, an assigned oncology nurse, a social worker and a Child Life specialist all providing us information and support.
What has been impressive and has helped us as a family is that Riley has been a part of all the Nemours meetings. During these meetings and during his treatments, Riley asks a lot of questions and is intrigued by the equipment and the processes. The doctors and nurses always take the time to explain everything to him.
When Riley suffered from neuropathy due to his treatments, Dr. Sandler found a regimen that was easier on him, and the nurses would call and ask how he was doing. The social worker found a program that has helped us quite a bit. As family and friends told us at the start of this journey, if your child has to be sick, you are in the right place.
We’ve always gotten what we needed, and Nemours has been there for us.”
— Scott R., Riley’s dad Jacksonville, Fla.