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Communication and teamwork
It's very hard to know what to do when a child has cancer. By handling such a complicated situation we may feel that it outrs us and in these cases... -
Who is your health team? - Parents guide
At Casa de la Amistad we know that health care is teamwork. For the families of girls, boys and young people with cancer, the health team is made u... -
How do I tell my son he has cancer?
How do I tell my son he has cancer? It is important that you talk to your child about the truth about his or her illness and the treatments he or she will receive, this will always keep him or her confident and also help him or her better follow his or her treatment. Children, depending on their age,... -
How to talk about childhood cancer with the family?
How do I give your siblings this news? Your other children should know what happens to their brother, explain them, taking into account their age,... -
How to handle the situation of being a parent of a child with cancer?
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 we give you some ... -
How am I going to feel? -When a child has cancer-
How am I going to feel? Most parents feel fear, anguish, uncertainty, anger, helplessness, discouragement, and many feelings that can vary in inte... -
How's my son gonna feel?
How is my child going to feel? Your child may have these feelings during the disease process: Confusion. It is very likely that you do not understand everything that is happening, the changes in your body or in your health, the new rules for your care, and so on. You have to explain it with words and ideas ... -
When a child has cancer, where do I start?
Where do I start? After diagnosis, treatment is the most important thing. Starting to treat cancer with the support of doctors, in specialized institutions, should be immediate. Tell your doctor. Ask what you want! Don't be afraid, nobody's gonna judge you. You have to understand what this disease is about and how... -
When a child has cancer
Life expectancy Human beings are amazing. We adapt and recover from almost any situation no matter how difficult it may be, and children are no exception. Cancer of a child is one of the most painful situations that you will have to live with the family. The simple arrival of this disease changes many ...
