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Talking to kids about cancer

Explaining a diagnosis of cancer to children or teenagers can feel difficult and overwhelming. The information here provides a starting point for having a series of conversations about cancer.

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Talking about cancer

Research shows that being open helps children cope with the cancer diagnosis of someone close to them.

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Talking about the diagnosis

Among the many decisions you need to make will be when, where and how to talk to the children and young people in your life.

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Talking about the treatment

Cancer treatment can be challenging for the whole family, but children and young people often manage better when they know what to expect.

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After treatment

For many people, the end of active treatment is a time of relief and celebration, but it can also be a time of mixed emotions.

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Living with advanced cancer

If cancer comes back or spreads, it can be an emotional and challenging time for everyone, including children.

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Cancer Council can provide information and support, and can point you in the right direction for specialised assistance.

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