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[quote=Anonymous]
You did the right thing, OP.

DH worked in a cancer ward a long time ago. Some parents told their kids nothing at all, others were very open. Trauma to family members is much worse when information has been concealed.

Children need to know, and be included, and it's better to tell them early because who knows how your treatment might go. Be matter of fact and stress that death is not something to be afraid of, and that pain can be managed. Tell them how they will be looked after in the future if the worst happens, and tell them where you are going, according to your beliefs. Talk to them as much as you can, write letters for them, take pictures.

Our best friends are currently undergoing the same thing, and because they thought their only child was too young (7), they ended up glossing over all the details and reassuring her that her father was not going to die... but his prognosis is actually not that good, so I hope it will turn out OK. Ugh.

Bets of luck to you, and stay strong.[/quote]

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