What should i do to confort her and how to explain it to her. What is to come? I know chemo will wear her out and she will lose her hair but what else do i need to know about it. Please help!
2007-10-10 08:04:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Oh, I am so sorry! Just tell her that the doctors are going to use all the special treatments they have to attack the ugly leukemia cells and leave the fresh, beautiful ones behind, but she has to help them by being brave and believing that she will be all right. Also, let her know that you will be there for everything. You should let the doctor do the bulk of the explaining, though, because pediatric oncologists tend to have a wonderful bedside manner and have taken special classes to learn how to explain leukemia to kids. God bless you both.
2007-10-10 08:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The diagnosis is just as hard for her as you. You just tell her that her body is attacking itself and you can even talk about white and red blood cells and that her job now is to get the white cells better. There may be books at your local library just for children. I'd check into it. My cousin had leukemia at 4 and they didn't tell him what was happening too much, they just explained that he needed to go to the doctor a lot and that he had to fight the monsters inside his body and get strong and that he had to be brave and that the doctors had to give him medicines to make him better and that it might hurt and that it's not fun, but that it's the only way to get better. Explain that while she's being treated she can eat whatever she wants (she may throw up a lot). Put a chart on the wall with the number of days until her treatment is over and x them out at bedtime.
2007-10-10 08:14:40 · answer #2 · answered by Sit'nTeach'nNanny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear of the news. You can obtain a lot of help and information by contacting the American Cancer Society.
As for telling your child, don't lie. Tell her the truth always. "You're very sick honey but we're going to fight it with everything we can". Her doctor can also probably recommend some agencies in your area that can offer help and support. Good luck, I'll keep you and your daughter in my thoughts and prayers.
2007-10-10 08:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by Phurface 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 22:49:20 · answer #4 · answered by riva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try to answer whatever questions she has. Be there for her, and find people to be there for you. Chemo is very successful, so keep your hopes up. Contact Locks of Love and they should be able to help her if she begins to lose her hair. (This is why my daughter & I donate to them!)
You and your daughter (along with the rest of your family) will be in my thoughts and prayers! Please keep us all posted. Good luck and best wishes!!
2007-10-10 08:53:23 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ ~Isabelle's mommy~ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh... I am sooo sorry to hear that.. That is terrible..
how would you explain it to a 6 year old??? they are too young to even understand.
but i guess you can tell her that her body needs medicine and she will feel very tired, but it's to make her feel better..
geez.. i can't imagine how you would explain it.. maybe some counseling would help??
she will be in my prayers..
don't give up... miracles do happen, just keep your faith .
2007-10-10 09:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by green eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just need to be there for her. Tell her that her body needs medicine, and that you and the doctors are going to help her feel better. There are resources available to you and your family. Check out whyme.com, it has support services for children and their families battling cancer. And there are many others on the net.
You, your daughter and your family are in my prayers.
2007-10-10 08:12:07 · answer #7 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a myspace friend that has a site set up for children with cancer. she had it as a kid and now that shes an adult she has a safe site for parents and the kids can go to http://www.myspace.com/kids_kancer copy and paste it look up the site. theres alot of stories from people on the site. good luck and im so sorry you and your family hasa rocky road ahead of you.
2007-10-10 08:12:43 · answer #8 · answered by kitttkat2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh I'm so sorry to hear that. All I can say is that be there for her, to support her, to keep her strong and help her understand what's happening to you. Good luck to you and your daughter.
2007-10-10 09:31:36 · answer #9 · answered by $he 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctors and nurses can HELP you. Rely on them heavily. For her and for You. Check here also:
http://www.leukemiafoundation.org/
Call the number on this website and they can help.
God bless you and yours.
2007-10-10 09:57:07 · answer #10 · answered by OMGiamgoingNUTS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋