Use clear languageWhen telling kids about a parent's cancer diagnosis, medical experts said it's important for adults to be as honest as possible in an age-appropriate way.
AdvertisementKids three and younger are too little to understand what a cancer diagnosis means.
Lastly, teenagers can comprehend the difficult aspects of a cancer diagnosis and will probably start to internalize their feelings, Villena said.
AdvertisementUltimately, medical experts said parents should use their best judgment regarding how much information to share with their kids.
Be prepared for questionsQuestions are common as kids try to process a parent's cancer diagnosis, experts said.
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