This way your illness won't be mysterious or unnecessarily frightening. Changes in your children's behavior are a clue to how they're feeling. Children don't necessarily talk about their feelings but their behavior usually reveals when they are having difficulty. Take advantage of support services to help you and your family cope with a cancer diagnosis. Services come in the form of individual counseling, hospital or community based support groups, reading materials, telephone hot lines, and your healthcare team.
Some communities offer support groups for children whose parents are under treatment.
Your doctor, nurse or social worker may be helpful in directing you. The video tape also offers guidance about how your child's school can help. The information provided through OncoLink should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider.