For children with sick parents: New project starts in Ludwigshafen!

For children with sick parents: New project starts in Ludwigshafen!

The project "Mama/Papa ​​has cancer" of the Cancer Society Rhineland-Palatinate was launched again after several years of break in Ludwigshafen. According to Rheinpfalz aims to offer children from ill parents the necessary support. The contact persons for this important project are Silke Kapp-Schwoerer and Katja Hubrich.

The re -absorbing of the project is due to various circumstances, but this is not explained in more detail. Corona pandemic must also be taken into account as a relevant factor on the subject, since it has affected many people in their life planning and everyday life.

support for children and relatives

The Cancer Society Rhineland-Palatinate has published specific recommendations on its website to help parents talk to their children about cancer. These tips are particularly important if you are in such a Situation. So it is advisable to actively search for the conversation instead of waiting for a "good opportunity". It is crucial to address the children in concrete terms and to explain to them that you yourself have difficulty finding the right words, such as the Krebsgesellschaft Rheinland-Pfalz

parents should take the time to talk and to promote the questions and knowledge gaps between the children. It is important to use the exact concept of cancer, since an incorrect or inaccurate explanation can stir up fears, especially in smaller children.

The emotional challenges

A cancer diagnosis not only affects the patient, but also significantly changes everyday life and the life planning of the relatives. Relatives often feel grief, concern and feelings of helplessness and anger. This can lead to a tendency to deny the reality of the disease. Open conversations are crucial to clarify fears and wishes. Relatives should not be afraid to seek support from friends or in self -help groups.

In addition, it is emphasized that it is important to consider your own needs and also grant times for yourself. This applies in particular to life partners who are often most stressed.

The return of the project "Mama/Papa ​​has Krebs" in Ludwigshafen is an important step to support affected families. It not only enables children to receive support in this difficult time, but also to the parents to manage the complex challenges of cancer together.