The Mourning Meeting: Episode 13

Discussing Cancer with Children

Maria Boyes, a communications professionals and school psychologist, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer when her sons were in their late teens and her daughter was just 8 years old. She shares what it was like for her, as well as them, when she told them the diagnosis and went through treatment. She also reflects on the possible ways the diagnosis affected her children then and now. 

Maria can be reached at mcboyes@verizon.net if you want to talk to her about her experience, or have questions about your own. 

For additional support to talk to your children about a diagnosis of any kind, reach out to info@inner-harbor.org. 

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