Abstract
Objective: Analyze the psychosocial impact of the pediatric patient in the post-cancer diagnosis, in order to identify the coping strategies and the emotional repercussion after the cancer diagnosis. Methods: Qualitative descriptive study carried on children aged 8 to 12 years, who were diagnosed with cancer in the last 90 days of the research. Data were collected through the application of a semi-structured questionnaire after the consent and consent of the participants. Results: The absence of effective communication between health professionals and patients proved to make it difficult to identify emotions, with complex feelings prevailing. Even in the face of the uniqueness of each patient, life changes generated sadness and contempt. In addition to showing a feeling of helplessness and defensive behaviors when talking about the illness process. Conclusion: A good doctor-patient-family relationship is indispensable when diagnosing and treating childhood cancer; highlighting the need for adequate communication, bringing playfulness to children's cognitive understanding of their situation in order to promote greater acceptance, effectiveness and therapeutic humanization.