Talking with Children about Cancer

Talking with Children about Cancer

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Our social workers are here to support you and your family. Clockwise from top left: David Sarfati, Natalie Santos, Hadley Maya, Johanna Tappen, Meredith Cammarata, Chelsea Chin, and Linda Mathew.

Our social workers are here to support you and your family. Clockwise from top left: David Sarfati, Natalie Santos, Hadley Maya, Johanna Tappen, Meredith Cammarata, Chelsea Chin, and Linda Mathew.

Led by the Department of Social Work at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Talking with Children about Cancer is a program to help support adults receiving cancer treatment as they parent their children and teenagers. We strive to improve family communication and provide assistance during the diagnosis and treatment process. We offer family support groups, individual and group counseling, connections to resources, and guidance for professionals in the community, including school psychologists, teachers, and more.

Social workers at MSK have years of experience in cancer care. We are committed to supporting families through a parent’s cancer treatment.

To learn more about the Talking with Children about Cancer program or for a consultation, call 212-639-7029.

Listen Now: How to Talk to Children about Cancer
Get compassionate guidance from MSK's 'Cancer Straight Talk' podcast on talking to kids about a parent's diagnosis. With practical tips and real-life examples, this conversation offers advice for parents navigating one of the hardest discussions imaginable.