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.
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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.
Telling your children you have cancer is difficult. But being honest and involving them has many benefits.
There are a few key things children need to know about cancer.
How much children understand about the cancer and how they react depends on their age.
Explaining your treatment to your children will help them know what to expect.
If the cancer you have doesn’t get better, it’s important to tell your children what is going on.
Life can be busy when you’re living with cancer. There are ways to help you and your family cope.
Children will have questions about cancer. You might find it helps to have our information nearby when you're trying to find answers. Order free booklets, CDs and audiobooks.
You might need more help with childcare if you're facing cancer. You're not alone and there is help to make sure children have the care they need.
People who understand could be just around the corner. Or your new local fundraising team might be meeting tonight. Find out what's happening near you and how you can get involved.
What's happening near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
Read about ways in which our Community users managed their emotions following their diagnosis. They talk about yoga, meditation and counselling.
Cancer can be emotionally draining, but sharing your feelings can help you and others in your situation. Talk about it here.
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