Talking to Kids About Cancer: Tips from Dr. Kate Eshleman

Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast

Some conversations can be challenging. How do you start? What do you say? It can be hard to find the words – especially when you’re trying to talk about medical conditions. When a friend or family member is diagnosed with cancer, it can be difficult to talk about the diagnosis with kids. Child psychologist Kate Eshleman, PsyD, talks about ways to start this conversation and tips for talking to your kids about cancer.