My eldest had compassion and came to see Daddy once/week with the new baby. My youngest was devastated when he was diagnosed and has held four to six jobs at a time to help out with the bills...also, sat with me for 12 hours while he had the neck dissection. My middle one is angry...how could he ruin our lives with cancer??? She is also, petrified that she may "get it" too.

I truly believe it's more of a fear that drives some kids (and adults too) away from the one that they love. And the fact that they want life-as-usual to return...don't we all????