Scared of unknown: How do I tell my 6 y/o what's going on?

Hello guys am new on here! My story: my mum has terminal cancer liver/bones also since april shes started to suffer from cordal compression. Since then things have gone down the hill and spiraled out of control very quickly. Shes in and out of hospital all the time. And doctors said there's nothing else they can do for her and shes in final stages of her life. She decided to stay home and I care full time for her  I also have a 6year old daughter and she sees everything whats going on. It's mentaly disturbing for an adult I cant even begin to imagine how hard it's for her. Any tips or ideas how to explain to my daughter on what is going on. Thank you for taking out time to ready my story 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Sabregi1 although I'm very sorry to hear your mum is in the final stages of her cancer journey.

    This must be very difficult but I'm glad you've joined us as many of our members will understand how tough this situation can be and hopefully you'll receive some support and advice from them soon.

    In the meantime, I hope this information we have on what to tell children when someone is dying as well as this webpage on talking to children about death will help you figure out the best way of telling your daughter what is going on.

    If you feel it may help to have a chat with one of our cancer nurses about this then do give them a call. They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and will do all they can to help.

    Best wishes to you all,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator