I am the sibling of a child diagnosed with cancer

When a child has cancer, most of the attention goes to them and their treatment. But brothers and sisters can also feel very confused, scared, and full of questions. Sometimes they do not feel able to talk about them, so they keep their concerns to themselves. One of the biggest questions siblings often wonder about is: 'Will my sibling be ok?’ That is a very scary thought, and it is okay to feel that way.

Whatever happened before your brother or sister got sick — arguments, playing, accidents, or even just a bad thought you had — none of that caused their cancer.

When a child’s brother or sister has cancer, it’s natural for the sibling to feel confused, scared,  or even left out. They may feel resentful because of all the attention for the sick child.