India, Sept. 13 -- Having your child diagnosed with any serious illness is absolutely heartbreaking. As a parent, it is difficult to keep your head at a moment when you get the news. The mind goes blank, and many do not remember what is said to them or what they should ask at such a time.

In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, pediatric oncologist Dr Silky Jain shared five questions that parents should not forget to ask their doctor before leaving their chamber after receiving a diagnosis.

Parents often nod along, too overwhelmed to really absorb what is being said.

Dr Jain noted, "I always tell them it is okay to ask the same thing twice, or to say plainly, 'I don't understand, can you explain that again?' A good specialist will never m...