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Child with cancer is scared of chemo, need advice on how to deal with them?
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CBT: Find a child therapist to work with who is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT has been clinically proven to decrease children's anxiety and help them cope with trauma. Talk to other parent's who have children getting chemo. Remember to take care of yourself so you can best help your child. Good info available here: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/coping/youngpeople
Answered 6/1/2014
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