Talking with someone who has cancer
Audiobook
Published:
31 May 2019
Next review:
30 Nov 2021
Edition:
1
This audiobook is about talking with someone who has cancer. It is for anyone who wants to support someone with cancer, including carers, family members and friends.
The audiobook explains how to talk to and support someone who has cancer.
The audiobook explains how to talk to and support someone who has cancer.
In this audiobook
- 1 Information about this audiobook and other support from Macmillan
- 2 Introduction
- 3 Why talking is important
- 4 Talking to children about cancer
- 5 Being a good listener
- 6 How to listen
- 7 What to avoid saying
- 8 Keeping in touch
- 9 Offering to help
- 10 What your relative or friend may be facing
- 11 Difficult emotions
- 12 Looking after yourself
- 13 About our information
- 14 Other ways we can help you
- 15 Other organisations
- 16 Further resources
- 17 Can you do something to help
- 18 Information about this recording
Published:
31 May 2019
Next review:
30 Nov 2021
Edition:
1
This audiobook is about talking with someone who has cancer. It is for anyone who wants to support someone with cancer, including carers, family members and friends.
The audiobook explains how to talk to and support someone who has cancer.
The audiobook explains how to talk to and support someone who has cancer.
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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.