The consumer health website HealthNewsDigest.com features the article “Helping Your Children When You Are Diagnosed With Cancer” on its network this month.
The piece, written by CancerCare For Kids® Program Coordinator Julia Little, shares tips for supporting children through a cancer diagnosis and treatment
Some of the helpful advice the article provides includes:
- Share the diagnosis early on to build trust.
- Use age-appropriate language so that your children will have an easier time understanding your cancer and what to expect.
- Prepare your children in advance for possible side effects, as these can be upsetting to them.
- Discuss your treatment with younger children through activities like drawing.
- Have a support team in place to make sure your children’s needs continue to be met.
Read the full article for more tips. For individualized support, contact CancerCare for Kids.
