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Tips for parents of children with cancer

Health24.com writes to parents of children diagnosed with cancer, on how to approach this difficult subject at a devastating time.

• Be honest and truthful about the disease
• Get the facts straight
• Bring reassurance
• Be sympathetic but not over-indulgent
• Get a good doctor
• Handle mood swings
• Assure children of your constant love
• Care for yourself

Read the full article, which explains these points in greater detail: Tips for parents of children with cancer

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