How To Tell My Child I Have Cancer : I Am Worried My Child Has Cancer : You can expect your child to react in ways typical his or her age, personality and past behavior.
How To Tell My Child I Have Cancer : I Am Worried My Child Has Cancer : You can expect your child to react in ways typical his or her age, personality and past behavior. . You know your child better than anyone else. Telling children about a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for any parent. Many parents worry that their kids will have a hard time coping with the news. This way you will be able to address questions that your child may have about your cancer diagnosis. But there are ways he or she can make you feel better. Kids, no matter their age, sense when something's wrong and you're not telling them the truth, which only makes their fears worse. You can share that there are many types of cancer and treatment, and how someone is affected can be different for each person, even when patients have the same type of cancer. Other tips to keep in mind: You can expect your child to react in ways typical his or her age, personality and past behavior. If you ha...