Living with lung cancer and young children

Disclosing your lung cancer diagnosis to young children you are responsible for will likely be emotionally stressful both to you and the children. The children will experience fears of losing you, changes in their everyday life and emotional havoc in the household. You will experience fears concerning your ability to take care of the children you are responsible for.

You may be worrying about being able to care for your children when you yourself are in need of special care. If so, be sure to speak to your doctor or nurse about any concerns you may have. Also, this page and related links offer general information that may help you understand what young children may need to guide them through this difficult time.