CowPow! Radio Stories

Going to a radiotherapy session can feel unfamiliar, especially for the first time. CowPow! Radio Stories is an interactive storybook app that helps children feel calm, curious, and ready before their radiotherapy treatment. Created with social workers at CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, CowPow! Radio Stories uses friendly cartoon characters, simple stories, and playful mini-games to walk children through two experiences, step by step. The Mask Making Procedure: Follow the journey from the waiting room all the way into the procedure room. Children learn what to expect at each stage who they will meet, what the space looks like, and what will happen when the mask is made. Mask Decoration: A creative mini-game where children get to design and decorate their very own mask. Making something personal helps the mask feel familiar and less scary on the day. The Radiation Procedure: Step through the waiting room and into the treatment room. Children discover what the space looks like, what sounds they will hear, and what the team around them will be doing during their session. Jingle Composer: A mini-game set in the waiting room where children compose their own jingle. Learning a tune helps children feel comfortable with the sounds of the treatment environment before they arrive. Beat the Cells: A mini-game that shows how radiation works inside the body targeting and defeating unwanted cells. Simple, visual, and empowering. CowPow! Radio Stories is an educational app. It does not provide medical advice or diagnosis. It is designed to be used together with a social worker, parent, or trusted adult who can answer questions and support the child through the experience. Why CowPow! Radio Stories? - Cartoon visuals make unfamiliar situations feel friendly Interactive stories let children move at their own pace. - Mini-games make each step simple and engaging. - Clear, child-friendly dialogue explains what to expect. CowPow! Radio Stories is built for iPad and works best as a shared experience between a child and a caring adult. This app has been developed by: Angel Adrian Pimienta Flores Ipek Erten Maria Petrillo Davide Bellobuono Annapaola Maiellaro Tommaso D’Auria