[Experience of mothers of children with leukemia: feelings about home care].

This is a descriptive study carried out with six mothers of children suffering from leukemia admitted to a specialized hospital. The objective of the study was to find out who the children being treated in this service are and to identify how mothers perceive the experience of caring for their child at home and how they evaluate the orientation they receive for this type of care. The results revealed that, in spite of doubts, difficulties and conflicts within the family, mothers care for their children with selflessness and feel positive about doing so, resorting to religion to get strength to face the situation.