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How to Talk to Your Child About Their Medical Diagnosis

How to start the conversation · Your medical team can help you plan how to talk to your child. · The conversation can be done in stages, starting with basic ...

How to Talk to Your Child About Their Diagnosis - Gillette Children's

Additional points to consider during initial conversations include: · Talking to your child often about the diagnosis instead of one big sit- ...

Explaining a Diagnosis to Your Child

So, the first step for talking to your child about their diagnosis is thinking about how they describe the things that are most challenging for them. Then, you ...

Talking to Your Children About Your Diagnosis | Saratoga Hospital

Here are some tips for communicating with your children: · Set the tone. · Give your children accurate, age-appropriate information about cancer · Explain the ...

How to talk to kids about a cancer diagnosis in the family - NPR

"Use the word 'cancer,' " she said, "be really clear — if you're going to get chemotherapy, then it's 'chemotherapy,' 'surgery,' et cetera." She ...

Tips for Talking About a Difficult Diagnosis With Kids - AdventHealth

Facing Difficult Conversations · Start by asking your child what they know about cancer, or their diagnosis. · Consider how much information to ...

Talking With Children About Cancer - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Talk as naturally as possible, and invite your children to ask questions early on. You could encourage them to tell you what they already know, what they would ...

Telling a Child Someone They Love Has Cancer

Be honest and open · Use words they will understand · Find a balance between too much information and too little · Explain the physical changes ...

How to Talk to Your Kids About Your Diagnosis | Optum

Learning that you have a chronic condition is a shock, whether you're newly diagnosed or you're facing a relapse. Talking with your children will likely bring ...

Talking to Kids About a Parent's Cancer Diagnosis

Many parents wait until they have a diagnosis and treatment plan in place before talking to their children. This may work well to keep ...

Tips On Talking To Your Child About Their Diagnosis - Eyas Landing

Talking to your child about diagnosis can seem intimidating. But it doesn't have to be. Diagnosis is just one way to describe one's needs and help you ...

How to talk to children about their cancer diagnosis

When talking with your child about their cancer diagnosis, first use general terms, giving the big picture. Then explain the specific terms that ...

How to tell your Child About the Medical Diagnosis of a Loved One

When talking to the child, understand how their age should affect the content of the discussion. Be honest, be supportive, and try to keep the ...

How to Talk to Kids About a Serious Diagnosis - Avera Health

Use the name of the disease – Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes – whatever it may be. Saying the word makes it matter-of-fact and familiar, helping ...

Tips for Talking to Your Children about Cancer | Dwight Powell ...

It is important to speak openly and honestly with your children about your new diagnosis and treatment plan as early as possible and to maintain this ...

How Do I Talk to My Kids About My Cancer Diagnosis?

The goal should be to use openness and honesty when communicating with your children about your diagnosis. Keep the lines of communication open ...

Our Take: Beacon experts share how to talk with your children about ...

Providing basic information such as the diagnosis and plan for treatment is a good place to start. Invite your child to ask questions or talk ...

How to Talk to Your Child about Cancer - Together by St. Jude™

You may want to tell your child about their diagnosis yourself. Or you may want help with difficult conversations. Be sure to ask for help from your care team.

Talking to Children About a Cancer Diagnosis | City of Hope

Keep it simple. Keep the discussion simple and straightforward and use words your children can understand. Use basic information to explain your illness and ...

Talking to children and teenagers - Macmillan Cancer Support

As with younger children, it is best to tell teenagers the truth about the cancer and your treatment plan. Encourage them to ask any questions they have, and ...