My 11-year-old son has leukemia. How and when should I talk about it?

Saturday, January 3, 2026 - 09:50 in Psychology & Sociology

When Chris Mallinos’s son Theo was diagnosed with leukemia, he was prepared for the physical isolation that would come with avoiding infection during Theo's treatment. However, Mallinos wasn't prepared for the emotional isolation of his son being a cancer parent.

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