How to Talk to Children About Cancer
January 6, 2020
Discussion tips to help the children of a parent with cancer understand and cope with the diagnosis.
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Contributors
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Wendy Baer, MD
Wendy Baer, MD, is the medical director of psychiatric oncology at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Baer helps patients and their families deal with the stress of receiving a cancer diagnosis and going through treatment. Her expertise in treating clinical depression and anxiety helps people manage emotions, behaviors and relationships during difficult times.