What to do before my child is diagnosed with cancer (1) [There were only two things that made me feel the most relieved when I was a pediatric cancer survivor]

What to do before my child is diagnosed with cancer (1) [There were only two things that made me feel the most relieved when I was a pediatric cancer survivor]

What to do before your child is diagnosed with cancer

This is a story about a very serious situation. However, when you actually face this problem, you have to accept the harsh reality as an inescapable fact.
What’s more, in the case of a child, having to face that harsh reality would be a painful experience for a parent.
How should I deal with this kind of situation? Or how should we deal with it?
As a pediatric cancer survivor, I will talk about what to do in such a situation based on my own experience.
When I was 10 years old, I developed osteosarcoma.
I received confirmation from my attending physician that I would have to amputate my right leg, and that depending on the state of metastasis, I would have to give up on the surgery, and I received an explanation about my remaining life expectancy.
During the explanation from my doctor, my mother broke down in tears, and I myself was overwhelmed with shock and sorrow that I couldn’t describe in a single word.

In the case of pediatric cancer, there are pros and cons about whether or not a child who has developed cancer should be notified of cancer, and I think it depends on the case.
I will discuss the pros and cons of this at some other time.

◼️What to do before your child is diagnosed with cancer
(1) Stay close to your child and have lots of conversations with them.
If possible, sleep by your side during bedtime.
Even children as young as 10 years old, before being diagnosed with cancer, feel the casual atmosphere and realize that something big is happening to them.
In any case, by staying by your side, please do not make her feel lonely.
If you sit close to your child and talk to him or her a lot in a relaxing environment, such as reading a book together, watching TV or YouTube, your child will feel calmer and your anxiety will gradually melt away.

② Tell your child, “I love you”, “I love you”, and “It’s important”.

If possible, hug your child.

And please tell us in your voice.

After this, look at the face of your child who will be diagnosed with cancer and be careful not to burst into tears.

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