Talking about cancer
The booklet explains why it is important to talk about cancer and who you might want to talk to. It also has practical tips for having a conversation.
The booklet explains why it is important to talk about cancer and who you might want to talk to. It also has practical tips for having a conversation.
About this booklet
This booklet is about talking about cancer. It is for anyone who has a cancer diagnosis.
The booklet explains:
- the benefits of talking about cancer
- how to overcome the things that make talking difficult
- how to deal with other people’s reactions.
It also has practical tips for talking and asking for support. We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have.
Visit our online information about talking about cancer.
We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.
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How do I order a printed copy of this booklet?
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Is this information available as an audiobook or in another format?
No, we do not have this booklet available as an audiobook.
However, Talking with someone who has cancer audiobook may be helpful.
We have also have a talking about cancer and your feelings easy read.
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Can I request this booklet to be translated or in a different format?
You can view cancer information in many different languages for free. This includes videos with subtitles and PDFs you can download.
If you cannot find the information you need in your language, you can ask for some information to be translated for free in one of 200 languages.
We can also provide cancer information in Braille or large print.
Email informationproductionteam@macmillan.org.uk or call 0808 808 00 00 and tell us what information you need.
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Where can I find support to talk about my thoughts and feelings when I have cancer or someone I care about has been diagnosed?
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, telling your friends or family can be difficult. Read our information on talking about your diagnosis.
View our information on talking, counselling and support groups that can help. It includes information on different types of counselling you could have.
We also have information on how to talk to someone with cancer.
How we can help
Our specialist money advisers can give you free and confidential advice and help you to find out what benefits and financial support you might be entitled to.