When someone your child knows has cancer, it can be confusing and emotional. Below are some resources to help talk with your child with honesty and age-appropriate tools.
"When Someone You Know Has Cancer" book for children and families:
https://cms-tc.pbskids.org/arthurwebsite/resources/pdfs/arthur_cancer_english.pdf
American Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/caregivers/when-someone-you-know-has-cancer.html
CancerCare
National Cancer Institute
Find tips on talking to children: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/when-someone-you-love-is-treated.pdf