How do I tell them their dad has cancer?

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So we have a very smart 5 year old baby boy. My husband got diagnosed with stomach cancer a 2 days ago and obviously our 5 year old noticed something is going hella wrong because I'm constantly crying and freaking out and my best friends are watching him and our 7 month old basically all day long. They came to the hospital room twice now and when he asked whats wrong my husband laughed it off and said "I ate too much candy now I'm sick" but I think we'll need to tell him because honestly if this wont end good he needs to understand that. Does anyone have any advice how to tell him? And our boy we're going to adopt who's in Germany and 4 years old, still waiting for us to come over. How am I going to tell this the kids?
I dont think this is the right group but I dont know who to ask none of my friends have children or are pregnant and I didnt tell my parents yet because they're on their way to the States and my husband doesnt want them to be scared.
His dad is dead and we havent seen his mom for months now.

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When my grandpa had cancer I told my Son that Papa was really sick, that the drs would take care of him but we didn't know if he was going to be okay. I explained that SOMETIMES God loves people soooo soooo much that he wants them to go home to heaven to help him watch over us. I didn't go into it much more than that, kids need simple answers. He seemed to be OK, did what he could to show his Papa love and was OK with him going to heaven since he was helping God. I also told him he can talk to him anytime and Papa would hear him. This was years ago and my 9 yr old boy still talks to his Papa sometimes and mentions him watching him sometimes .

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We got my little cousin this book when his mom was diagnosed, he still had questions but helped a lot.

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You tell them that daddy is sick and will be home soon that thwill docs need to keep a close eye on home.

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Probably they won't understand the word cancer and they won't like to hear that maybe he is gonna die. I would yell them that he is very sick at his stomach and he has to be happy and take some medication. They will figure out the rest when they are ready.

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My MIL is still with us luckily:) I hope your husband will win the fight

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I'd contact a child psychologist with this question tbh. 
My nephew only knows that his grandma has to go to hospital for various treatments and examinations, but not that she has cancer. He was 3 when she was diagnosed, telling him was no option.4,5 years passed by and my MIL is with us thank God, still. But I believe all families and situations are very different.

How do I tell them their dad has cancer?

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