Some of the cancer patients who live as parents are often not really worried about themselves, but more worried about how to tell their children, and how to share their cancer diagnosis with them can be a real challenge. If the child is an infant or is of toddler age, it is relatively easy as no explanation of cancer or treatment is needed for them, all they need is attentiveness, warmth, care, hugs and attention to their needs for nutrition, activity from their guardians and the only thing to be careful of is to never convey their own negative emotions of pessimism, anger, hard feelings, etc., especially when dealing with an infant. In the case of children under the age of 10, they usually remain observant, curious and caring, and they respond well to direct answers to questions, so there is no need to hide the condition, especially in response to the side effects of certain treatments, such as hair loss after chemotherapy, etc. It can be appropriate to inform that the cancer is just a part of the body that is growing too fast, so now it needs to be controlled by surgery or medication, which may also produce some corresponding physical changes, but otherwise there is usually no need to inform too much. In the case of adolescents it is more tricky, their reaction to cancer depends mainly on the personality of the adolescent. So first provide an attentive environment, explain things on all levels (answer questions as clearly as possible, but not too exhaustively) and allow them to help as they wish and are able. Secondly, build up your own confidence in fighting cancer, being optimistic and positive, and not being beaten down by cancer, at least on a spiritual level above all. This will not only be beneficial for your own recovery, but will also serve as a role model for your child to follow and gain positive results. Finally, you can also consult with the teachers and counselors at your child’s school to get more support. Children who have depression or anxiety due to their parent’s cancer also need to talk to their pediatrician about how to receive treatment.