Frankly-Speaking-About-Cancer-What-Do-I-Tell-the-Kids

Introduction
Cancer affects a family in many ways. Every family
member’s experience is unique and different, often making
it hard to know how to provide support to one another.
There are changes in day-to-day routines and more
responsibilities to be managed. Feelings of anger, sadness,
helplessness, regret and fear may touch different family
members at different times, making life unpredictable
for everyone.
When someone in the family has cancer, it is normal to
focus attention on that person’s medical treatment, and
their well-being. Many parents try to protect their children
by not sharing information about the situation. We don’t
often realize that even if they are not told about cancer,
children of all ages can feel the impact of an illness on
a family.
INTRODUCTION 1