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Dealing with Cancer and Childern

rossraslan by rossraslan Walking(November 2006) (rank 500+)

Two weeks ago Ahlia asked me if mummy had cancer. This was 18 months after Rose was first diagnosed Bowl & Liver Cancer. Rose had been in remission for over four months, but she felt some thing was not right. She had gone in and did a CT scan on

the Wednesday and was directed to do a PET scan.

We don't know yet baby, mummy is doing a second scan tomorrow to find out what is going on.

On Monday we did the scan. Ahlia asked the question again. Dad dose mummy have cancer. My hart droped. Same answer, don't know until tomorrow.

We got the news that two new cancers have appeared. At the same time the we get a phone call from the school, Ahlia is in sick bay. When we arrived to pick Ahlia, the teacher advised Rose that Ahlia informed her, you (Rose) was getting the news of the cancer.

Ahlia we have to tell you that mummy dose have the cancer, but with treatment she will be ok.

Ahlia had been the first time and the second time. It was going to be rutine for her. Emotions in the house are very high with all that is going on. I have senced that Ahlia's emotions are changing.

Is there anything I should be looking out for?

Ross

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Chrysalis
December 2006 | Chrysalis
What devastating news
my heart goes out to you. You will probably find you will gets lots of responses if you post in the Q&A (question/answer) section - see the green menu across the page- near the top.
If there is a counsellor available at the school I would access that service- personally we have used it a couple of times with our children and found it excellent. I would also inform the school principal and classroom teachers so they are aware things will be difficult and to be supportive and alert.
((((hugs)))))


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madchanny
4.00 (Good) | November 2006 | madchanny
cancer
hi how are you? When i was 9 years old my best friend was diagnosed with leukaemia, i was devastated, i remember spending alot more time with him made him and myself happy, try explaining to your daughter that being brave and staying strong will help her mummy get better. And always have a laugh. staying positive is the best thing. My heart goes out to you and your family


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      rossraslan
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2006 | rossraslan
cancer
Thank you for your kind words. I will follow your advice.


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