Talking to kids about cancer
Kids often tune into things that adults are going through and can feel when something is wrong. When there is a cancer diagnosis in your family, children will be affected. Family dynamics change. They might be fearful, worried, angry or anxious.
Take some time to process your diagnosis and the information you have been given before sharing the news with your children.
Yarn with your doctor, nurse or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health worker, Elders, family or trusted friends about what things you can say and do to help your kids with the news.
Telling kids about the facts as well as your feelings will help bring things into the open. The tips below are from parents and caregivers of kids about what might help kids during the cancer journey.
