Cancer in the Classroom: Talking with Your Child’s School
Posted September 24th, 2019
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
It is essential for parents to communicate with their child’s school if they are coping with a cancer diagnosis in the family. Kids spend a lot of time in the classroom with their teachers and classmates. It is an important experience for them. If they are struggling with emotions, thoughts and feelings about cancer, it […]
Being a Parent to Cancer
Posted June 10th, 2019
Donna-Lee Lista
It’s interesting being a 13+ year lung cancer survivor. There are times during the day when I don’t think about having had cancer, but it’s the same as not thinking about how you’re a parent every second of the day. It is such an integral part of who you are that you never forget it; […]
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Posted September 1st, 2016
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know in the United States alone, over 15,000 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer EVERY YEAR. Of those, one quarter will not survive their disease. (For more Childhood Cancer facts see www.alexslemonade.org/childhood-cancer-facts) Yes, childhood cancer is fairly rare. But for 15,000 families in […]
What to tell your young children if you have cancer
Posted November 9th, 2015
Bob Riter
If you are diagnosed with cancer when you have young children, you’re faced with what to share with them and how to share it. Children can usually sense when something is wrong. And they will likely overhear the word “cancer” when you’re talking with someone else. If you tell them the truth, they can focus […]