When I was first diagnosed all everyone ever did was show me pity. It really messed up my head because it made me feel like i was sicker then i was at the time. I understand your son may be a child but I understand were he's coming from when he doesn't want you to be upset. I felt as if my treatment was a team effort and if anyone around me was upset or treated me like I was sick I was completely on my own... or worried about them more then myself.. so my advice is to show a little more positive attitude, smiles are contagious.. and so is positive attitude!

-Best wishes to you and your family julia