In his fourth round of chemo, he shared with his nurse that he finally gets what this medicine is doing to his body (thanks to a game he played on Xploro). It was amazing. For the first time in months there was a lightness about him. Xploro cleared the fog and gave him information in the perfect way.
Parent of 12 year old Osteosarcoma patient.
Helping Kids with Cancer Understand What’s Happening and Why
Xploro’s hematology and oncology content helps children understand more about all aspects of their cancer treatment journey.
A cancer diagnosis is distressing for anyone but for children this can be compounded by a lack of age appropriate information about what it feels like, what will happen during treatment, and how to cope with the stress of a potentially life changing situation.
From IV chemotherapy to port access to a chatbot that knows all about cancer, our oncology content helps children understand what’s going on—so they can feel less anxious and more in control.
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, life changes fast. Their care team grows overnight. Their routines are replaced by hospital visits, scans, and long, unfamiliar words. It’s a lot—for anyone, let alone a child.
That’s why we’ve created a library of interactive oncology content designed just for kids. From gamified learning to story-based explainers, everything is made to answer the questions they’re already asking: What’s going to happen? Will it hurt? Why do I have to do this?
Storybooks that explain every step
Xploro explains some of the procedures most commonly associated with oncology and cancer treatment. Xploro storybooks allow young patients to understand what’s going to happen, what it’s going to feel like and what coping strategies they can use to help them get through.
Our Port Access storybook walks children through what it means to have a port, how it works, and what it feels like when it’s accessed. Using simple language, interactive illustrations, and familiar characters, it demystifies the experience—and shows that they’re not alone.
Our IV Chemotherapy storybook helps kids understand how chemo works, why it’s needed, and what side effects might happen. By exploring these topics in a calm, playful way, kids build confidence ahead of treatment and are better prepared for what’s next.
Other storybooks in our Oncology, Radiation Therapy, and Bone Marrow Transplant collections include:
CT with and without contrast
Radiation Therapy (including LINAC and Proton Beam)
Bone Marrow Transplant
Mask-Making for Radiotherapy
Our IV Chemotherapy Storybook helps prepare children for chemotherapy
Learning Through Play
Plasma Patrol is one of our most popular games for kids with blood cancers like leukemia. It turns complex ideas—like how blood cells work or how cancer treatments help—into simple, engaging challenges. Children learn by navigating real medical concepts inside a fun, animated world that makes sense to them.
Other games in our Oncology, Radiation Therapy, and Bone Marrow Transplant collections include:
Proton Power helps children understand how proton therapy works.
Statue Quest encourages kids to stay still for scans and radiation therapy.
Smile Squad helps children rehearse oral hygiene routines during Bone Marrow Transplant treatment.
In Plasma Patrol you gain “power ups” by capturing bags of chemotherapy
A Chatbot built for oncology
Our Oncology Chatbot is trained to answer real questions from kids going through cancer treatment—questions like “What’s chemotherapy?”, “Why do I feel tired?”, or “Will I lose my hair?”
Supporting Every Stage of the Cancer Journey
Our oncology content is built to support kids from diagnosis through survivorship. It’s kid-friendly, medically accurate, and emotionally supportive—designed to reduce fear, increase understanding, and improve treatment experiences.
Whether it’s a 7-year-old learning about having a port fitted or a teenager trying to understand proton therapy, we’re here to help make cancer care a little less scary—and a lot more empowering.
White Paper: Smarter Support, Better Outcomes—The Case for Personalized Education in Pediatric Oncology
For a detailed analysis of how tools like Xploro can support children going through cancer treament download our free White Paper:
You may also be interested in our radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplant content.