A CANCER PATIENT'S THOUGHTS OF HIS OWN CHILD IN FUTURE
The article presents results of a study of an image of a child in the mind of a parent, who suffers from cancer. The study is conducted on the basis of comparing the image of the child in the minds of a cancer patient and a healthy parent. The research has been accomplished at the Russian Cancer Research Center n.a. N.N. Blokhin, as well as via social networks. The similarity between the image of the preschool age children in the minds of cancer patients and healthy parents was determined during the study. The authors conclude that if a specialist does not conduct psychological work with families who suffer from the problem of cancer, kids will continue their lives in a negative aspect, they are alone with their internal problems. When conducting a competent work in supporting the sick parents, they may feel healthier psychologically and physiologically.