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Meagen · #1 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 10:10 PM

i recently found out my little cousin has cancer
shes only 10
what can i do to support her?
or what can i buy her to help her through her treatment?

Doc B · #2 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 10:12 PM

The very best thing you can do is listen to her. Just be there and listen. Cancer is extremely scary, especially for kids. You also need to be sure to treat her the way you usually do. Kids are very perceptive and they will know by changes in your behavior that you are worried. And if you are worried, they will worry.

C C · #3 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 10:12 PM

You don't say what type of cancer she has. Some cancers can be treated & the children can go in remission & improve. If she is undergoing treatments (radiation or chemo) she may become sicker, for chemo is really hard for kids to tolerate. Don't change the way you address her or be afraid to talk to her. She needs you to be there. Bring her games or toys she would like & play with her. She needs you to be there like before. If she can eat bring her in her favorite treats (or Mc Donald's ) & food from home. You at her side may be the best medicine she gets. Good luck.

anne123 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 03:46 AM

She's in Which stage of Cancer,You had not mention it in your Post It can be Cured Nowdays there are so Many Treatments available to cure this Cancer,She's too Young If Possible try to do her Treatment with Cancer Specialist well which ?Type of Cancer she have.