Hi Heike, and welcome to Cancer Chat. 

I'm very sorry to read about your friend's cancer diagnosis, what terribly sad news.

I noticed you'd not received a reply yet so I just wanted to stop by to share some information I found on our website about talking about cancer. It includes some guidance on talking to children about cancer, which might be helpful as a starting point. 

Hopefully, a friendly forum member will be along soon to share their personal experiences. In the meantime, if you have any questions our team of nurses are on-hand to talk, should you wish: 0808 800 4040 (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm).

Take care,

Helen

Cancer Chat Moderator