My child has cancer. What are some common questions his or her classmates might ask?
Young children will be curious and might not know how to phrase their questions in a sensitive manner. Because school-age children have difficulty with abstract concepts and tend to think in concrete terms, they will most likely want to know how your child got cancer and if they can catch cancer from your child. You and your child can visit My Classmate Has Cancer, Going Back to School, and the Presentation Helper for more information on how to talk to classmates about cancer. Also, see Challenges for ideas on how to talk with your child about these concerns. • My child has a classmate with cancer. How can I talk to my child about it? If your child knows someone at school with cancer, he or she will probably have a lot of questions. It is all right to tell your child that you don’t know the answer and will have to look it up. Check out My Child Has a Classmate with Cancer for some tips. You and your child can also visit the Kids’ FAQs and My Classmate Has Cancer. Knowing someone with c
