My cousin is feeling very miserable because she lost her hair after having chemotherapy. what can i do to help?

[Ruby]

i have a little cousin called nicole, who is four years old. she is a very spoiled little girl, who always gets upset when she doesn`t get her own way. she was an only child raised by her single mother. aunt rose had recently got married again. her husband is a man called harry, who was a single father. he has a six-year-old daughter called jade. jade had also been greatly spoiled by her father, who doted on her. after the wedding, the two girls did not get along. nicole often tattled on jade and got her into trouble. jade thought nicole was an annoying little sister. unfortunately, jade got cancer and was in the hospital for ages. she had to undergo many treatments, including chemotherapy, which made all her curly hair fall out. when she got home, people gave her most of the attention. they let her have her own way because of her illness, which made nicole jealous and bitter. nicole feels ignored and left out. she threw temper tantrums and became greatly attention-seeking. she had even tried to fight with jade on some occasion.. there were times when she was mean to her sister. nicole had teased jade, called her names and took her anger out on her. when they go out as a family, jade might not feel well and they have to hurry her home. nicole would cry and scream because she wants to stay and play. aunt rose and uncle harry would just comfort her, saying"we have to go home now because your sister is tired. we will play later." what can i do to help them?

[Kel]

You can try getting her a wig. I know she is only 6 but it would probably help her out a lot. I don't know how much they cost, but maybe you could save up a bit of money or ask a few people to pitch in to buy a few wigs, and maybe even include the younger one in it. Let them both try on wigs and have a little fun. Good luck.

[rosemarie.pearl]

I am an oncology nurse and have worked with teens with cancer. The parents have to make time for both children. They need to have special days for Nicole so she does not feel left out. I will not be surprised if she secretly wishes she was sick to get attention, and that she may say she is sick to get attention. It is also very important that when Jade is in the hospital or recieving treatment that Nicole is included with the visits, She needs to see what her sister is enduring. Jade needs to have a support group of friends and have special days with them. And as for losing thier hair it will grow back, maybe straight, maybe another color. for now buying her cute hats and having Nicole pick them out with one for her will help. Good luck.

[Asia]

Get her a good wig ... it's expensive but it would definitely help her if she doesn't take it the wrong way.

[Kelsey x]

I think you should look after nicole for a little while, give her some space from jade and a bit of atention, but dont let her go overboard.
I dunno, thats what id probably do.