Talking to Children About Metastatic Breast Cancer

Talking to Children About Metastatic Breast Cancer

Sep 8, 2023

Kelly Grosklags, a licensed clinical social worker and grief counselor, helps Community Director Melissa Jenkins moderate a special Virtual Community Meetup on talking to children about metastatic breast cancer.

Finding the words to talk to children about metastatic breast cancer can be very difficult. This podcast is the audio from a special Virtual Community Meetup featuring guest moderator Kelly Grosklags.

Listen to the podcast to hear Kelly explain:

  • why it’s important to use words like “cancer” and “medicine” when talking to children
  • what children of different ages need to know and hear
  • how to discuss death with children and how to reassure them that they’ll be taken care of

Listen now or read the transcript.

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