I need some advice.

[davidgaudreau]

My mother recently was diagnosed with cervical cancer and I am trying to get my young daughter through this. She needs surgery, and has no money or insurance. I am haivng a hard time explaining this to my 6 year old. Any advice would be incredible.

Best Regards,
David J. Gaudreau

 

[bubblegirl23]

There's nothing through the health scheme. What about the free clinics?

 

[AdJesumPerMariam]

David, do you live in the US? Cervical cancer falls under a special heading here in the US, and you need to check with your state. As far as your 6 year old...do not lie to her. I don't know what stage your mom is, nor her tx plan,but cervical cancer can be cureable, if caught in the right stage and anywhere from a minor surgery can be performed, to a total hystorectomy. Again, if you are here in the US, check on helping her get medicaid! PM me if you would like.

 

[CopticGirl]

Don't lie to your daughter.

When I was 6 my mother had breast cancer, and I was always lied to about her condition.

My family told me she was getting better.

When she was brought home from the house for hospice care, I thought she was home because she was getting better. Little did I know she was home to die.

When I was 7 she passed away. I just wish I was better prepared for it as opposed to always being told and thinking she will get better.

I'm not telling you to be brutally honest with her, but don't lie to her. Don't make her think everything will be fine when that is not the case.

That is my advice.

God Bless,
Elizabeth

 

[convinced101]

I had the same experience as cotpicgirl I was lied to about my sister and when I found out it was even more harder! Answer her questions and jst b there 4 her coz it will b confusing! I wish u the best of luck! thinkin of u and prayin 4 u!
convinced101

 

[Eagle_Wings]

Like the others have said...be honest with your daughter. Kids are very smart and perceptive and even if you sit there and tell her everything is okay she will know it's not. There is no reason to be graphic or to go into great detail, young kids are very easily satisfied with a very simple answer, but always be truthful with them.