You are here: Home Page Even though it’s hard, being honest and open with your children about cancer is the best way to help them cope. Young people want to be told the truth, even if it’s difficult news for you to share and for them to hear. Secrecy often makes things worse and only…
You are here: Home Page Telling your child their sister or brother has cancer can be difficult and overwhelming. But talking openly and honestly about cancer and what is going to happen to their sibling can reassure your child, prepare them for what’s next, and build their trust in you. How to talk to your…
You are here: Home Page One of the best ways to help your children is to get help and support for yourself. Do not try to do it all alone – call on your friends, family and others for help. Accepting support can reduce the burden on you and your children and help to limit…
You are here: Home Page One of the best ways to help your children is to get help and support for yourself. Do not try to do it all alone – call on your friends, family and others for help. Accepting support can reduce the burden on you and your children and help to limit…
You are here: Home Page One of the best ways to help your children is to get help and support for yourself. Do not try to do it all alone – call on your friends, family and others for help. Accepting support can reduce the burden on you and your children and help to limit…
You are here: Home Page One of the best ways to help your children is to get help and support for yourself. Do not try to do it all alone – call on your friends, family and others for help. Accepting support can reduce the burden on you and your children and help to limit…
You are here: Home Page It’s important to let your child’s school know about their cancer diagnosis and treatment. School staff can support your child/children, and make special arrangements with their assessments at this challenging time. Why tell the school/s? Your child may be absent from school while they are having treatment or may be…
You are here: Home Page It is very common to feel stressed and worried when your partner has cancer, and you are dealing with so much change and uncertainty. There is no single, or best, way to manage stress and worry. Looking after yourself, both physically and emotionally, can help you maintain your wellbeing and…
You are here: Home Page How you explain what cancer is and the type of information you give your child will depend on their age, how much they can understand and what they want to know. But the best advice is to keep it simple and straightforward. It’s also important to speak with your treatment…
You are here: Home Page Children are naturally curious. When they find out that a family member has cancer, it is likely that they will have many questions. It is important that children feel informed, and that they do not feel like information is being withheld from them. It is also normal that you might…