Well that is a lovely message to read. Well done on you for making it through cancer and getting on with your life. You should be very proud of yourself.

I think children are not able to hear anything "serious" about their parents at any age as that is their security net and gives them grounding. The teenage years are very difficult as well. I think only you know your children and whether they are ready to know or not. My 2 were 17 and 18 years old when I was diagnosed and it effected them alot. I wouldn't tell my kids if they were as young as yours if you've been cancer free and it was before them.

Perhaps when they're older and the subject came up. I would tell them but play it down rather than speak to them seriously. My daughter doesn't leave me alone and she's 18. While it's endearing I feel she ahould be enjoying her life and doing things.

I think it's something that is a very sensitive subject and people fear the worst when they hear the "c" word. But then again it's better they hear it from you rather than in another way. I don't think it's an easy one and one that you as their mom would know best if and when to tell them. Hope you find a way when you feel the time is right.