When a parent receives a cancer diagnosis, he or she often struggles with how, when, and what to tell their children.  Frequently, their children’s well-being is the parent’s primary concern even at the point of their initial diagnosis.

While a parent may have the inclination to shield or protect their children from their diagnosis, it is actually more helpful to provide children with clear, age appropriate information regarding their parent’s illness.

The purpose of this section of our web site is to provide simple and concrete information and resources to parents, family members, and teachers that will help guide their interactions with the children of patients with cancer or other serious illnesses.

Children and Grief

Organization and Web Resources