Advice on talking to children and teenagers about cancer
Telling your children you have cancer is difficult. But being honest and involving them has many benefits.
Talking about cancer
Talking to children
Talking to children about cancer is challenging. We have advice for you.
Talking to children when an adult has cancer
Talking to children when an adult has cancer
Debbie talks about her diagnosis of breast cancer and how she and her husband explained it to their three children.
Debbie talks about her diagnosis of breast cancer and how she and her husband explained it to their three children.
Explaining cancer to children and teenagers
There are a few key things children need to know about cancer.
Understanding children and teenager’s reactions
How much children understand about the cancer and how they react depends on their age.
Explaining treatment to children and teenagers
Explaining your treatment to your children will help them know what to expect.
Talking to children and teenagers if the cancer doesn’t get better
If the cancer you have doesn’t get better, it’s important to tell your children what is going on.
Tips for coping with day-to-day life
Life can be busy when you’re living with cancer. There are ways to help you and your family cope.
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