Individual, family, or group therapy can often be very beneficial in helping parents to deal with the trauma of diagnosis. Consider joining a self-help group. Dispel the myth that men have to be strong and hold back emotions. There's nothing wrong with crying when you feel a need, whether you are male or female. Let friends and family members help where possible.
Parents are sometimes reluctant to ask for or accept assistance at home or in the hospital.
Friends and family members often feel helpless. An offer to mow your front lawn or care for your other children may be the only way they can think to help. By allowing them the opportunity, you are actually helping them to feel as if they are making a contribution. Consider accepting these offers. Coping with a diagnosis of childhood cancer is not easy.