How to handle the situation of being a parent of a child with cancer?

Being diagnosed with cancer is a very emotional time. It is important to recognize that it is normal to feel this way, that little by little everything will take its place and that there are many people who can help you.

Here are some tips to support you:

Get informed. Knowing what cancer is and how to fight it will help get rid of misconceptions.

Help your child follow the treatment. It is important to trust the medical team and follow the treatment to the letter. Everything that is done outside of it must be reported to the doctor so as not to jeopardize its effectiveness.

Ask for help. Take advantage of people who are in hospitals or who are part of aid associations, they are the experts.

Stay close to your family. Everyone is living a difficult time. But being together is the best way to cope, communicating as much as possible.

Go step by step. Cancer diagnosis can bring many changes and challenges, you have to solve one at a time, on a day-to-day basis.

Beware. It is important to take care of yourself to care! Try to rest as much as you can and eat well, express your emotions, seek help -if you need it- and spaces to distract yourself with some activity.

Stay in the routine. Adjustments need to be made, but it is important to stay in touch with activities of daily living, family and friends.

Communicate with your spouse. Talk about how you feel. Keeping joy and hope will always help you.

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