It's very important for her to know as much as possible. She needs to at least have a mammogram. So, we talk about it. I have no tricks of the trade to recommend except that honesty, listening and also being prepared for the fact that children may distance themselves from you, at least for a while because it's just too much to think about. Listen for the questions that they ask.
Life has no guarantees.
But our disease offers the gift of awareness. We have the opportunity to try to talk about our mortality, and the inevitable end of life - whether we survive decades. Talking about our feelings can so often reduce the fears and the sense of mystery. It's part of the gift of our journey. We hope you will share your stories about how you to live with cancer.