Your child may struggle with the uncertainty and. inevitable change that come when a chronic illness. affects someone they know. "Because . . . Someone. I Love Has Cancer" offers your child support, encouragement, . and opportunity for imaginative personal. expression. This inspired publication is designed. to address the basic goals of therapeutic support. for children (ages of 612) who have a loved one. with cancer. Creative activities allow your child to. work through and express unfamiliar feelings and. learn to recognize and tap into positive moments..