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Cancer can take up so much time in a family that it can be difficult
to know when or how to answer children's questions or talk about their
worries. Our web site provides information and resources to assist and
support you in helping your kid(s) cope.
In particular, we invite you to learn more about our free peer-support
program for children ages six to 13.
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"There is a growing awareness that children of adult patients…have
many of the same needs as adults. The primary need is to meet other
children whose parents have cancer….When children meet other
children in this situation, it is comforting to realize that others
have the same worries."
-- American Cancer Society, "Children With Cancer in the Family,"
1999
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Parents and caregivers who have children signed up for a Kid Support
program receive additional help through workshops, resource materials, and contact with Kid Support facilitators. Finding
the words to explain cancer to children, dealing with children's fears,
and explaining the side effects of cancer treatment are just a few of
the topics covered in special sessions for parents.
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