Talking to children and teenagers when an adult has cancer
Audiobook
Published:
31 May 2019
Next review:
30 Nov 2021
Edition:
4
This audiobook is about talking to children and teenagers when an adult has cancer. It is for parents with cancer, but it can also be used by other adults, such as partners, grandparents and family members.
with ID: MAC5766
In this audiobook
- 1 Information about this audiobook and support from macmillan
- 2 Introduction
- 3 Why tell children
- 4 Telling your children
- 5 Explaining cancer
- 6 Who else needs to know
- 7 How children and teenagers might react
- 8 When children need help
- 9 Your feelings
- 10 Changes to family life
- 11 Explaining your cancer treatment
- 12 After treatment
- 13 Spending time together in hospital and at home
- 14 If the cancer does not get better
- 15 About our information
- 16 Other ways we can help you
- 17 Books and other resources
- 18 Other organisations
- 19 Further resources
- 20 Can you do something to help
- 21 Information about this recording
Published:
31 May 2019
Next review:
30 Nov 2021
Edition:
4
This audiobook is about talking to children and teenagers when an adult has cancer. It is for parents with cancer, but it can also be used by other adults, such as partners, grandparents and family members.
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How we can help
Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen.
Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools
There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.