Rosie, The American Cancer Socitiey has a great Kids Konnected program. I was diagnosed when our son, Sam, was only 13. So yes, I was concerned about his ability to process all that had happened to our family after my big surgery, treatment and then long recovery. I didn't want to make a big deal of the situation by immediately putting him in counseling for fear he would think he did something wrong. KIds Konnect gave him a voice, helped him journal his most private thoughts and most importantly hooked him up with other kids going through the same thing. He wasn't happy going to the first meeting, but I gotta say, after that first meeting Sam was hooked and looked forward to those Tuesday and Thursday night meetings. The American Cancer Society has many good programs available so make sure you check them out.
Both you and Heather will continue to be in my thoughts ......
Sincerely,
Donna
SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!
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