Responding to Sibling’s Cancer Diagnosis
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When a child is diagnosed with cancer, not only is the patient’s life turned upside down but so are the lives of family members. Consequently, siblings may feel a range of emotions such as fear, anger, sadness, anxiety, jealousy, or guilt as they are responding to their sibling’s cancer diagnosis. Navigating these emotions and adjusting to the changes brought about by their sibling’s illness can be particularly challenging. And these responses will alter as they continue to adjust to the ongoing changes cancer brings.
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