Camp Sunshine is a wonderful gift you can give your child and we hope to see him this summer at camp. He even seems to resent his sister for having this illness. I know he must feel somewhat neglected due to the weeks we spent in the hospital with her and the many hours we now spend during treatment each week. He was extremely angry with us since we all missed his championship ball game. As you are learning, your daughter's diagnosis affects your son tremendously.
Childhood cancer changes life at home for everyone in the family.
The healthy sibling may feel abandoned, jealous, guilty or scared. Talk with the professionals at your child's treatment center - the nurse, social worker or child life specialist. There are also many publications that address the healthy siblings special needs. Link to the Candlelighter's web site for information on what is available. Include your healthy child as much as possible, especially in the fun times - such as camp.