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How to Manage My Husband and Son
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 5 11:38am | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
We are on the same boat. I have 2 younger kids, 12 and 7.
When I got diagnosed with DCIS stage 0 last week, the first thing I told my husband was - if it weren’t for the kids, it would have been easier. I think as parents we worry about them so much. I still have no idea how to tell them, for now my only plan is to let them know when I have more news after I talk to the surgeon next week. How, I’m still torn. I came across a website (it won’t let me add the link here for some reason but cancervic.org.au and they have a pdf about talking to kids about cancer)
Hoping for the best for you. Stay strong.
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@foreverfaithful0925, I noticed that you wished to post a URL to an article with your post. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe.
Allow me to post it for you:
- Talking to Kids About Cancer https://www.cancervic.org.au/downloads/resources/booklets/talking-to-kids-about-cancer/Talking-to-Kids-About-Cancer.pdf
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@foreverfaithful0925 and @healedme,
Foreverfaithful0925:
Welcome to Connect, as a new member there is short delay before you can message or add links. This is to prevent scammers.
I think I found article you were referencing and added link:
https://www.cancervic.org.au/cancer-information/children-teens-and-young-adults/talking-to-kids-about-cancer/overview.html
Thanks for sharing.