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UK patient information guide: Talking to children

Getting to know Sandra
Author	Mitchell, Fiona
Publisher	Paediatric Aids Resource Centre (PARC)
Description	Part of a series of four books that follow the experiences of Lucy, a young girl whose mother has cancer. In this book Lucy meets her new carer Sandra.
Date	1997

Missing mum
Author	Mitchell, Fiona
Publisher	Paediatric Aids Resource Centre (PARC)
Description	This book is part of a series that tells the story of Lucy, a young girl whose mother has cancer. This book concentrates on Lucy's need for reassurance that she will be cared for when her mum is in hospital.
Date	1997

My mommy has cancer
Author	Parkinson, Carolyn Stearns
Publisher	Solace Publishing, Inc
Description	A book for young children about a boy whose mother has cancer and has to go into hospital for treatment. There is an explanation of cancer cells, chemotherapy, and a visit to a hospital. There is also a follow-up to this book entitled “Mommy's In The Hospital Again”
ISBN	0963028707
Date	1991
URL	http://www.solacepublishing.com

Sammy's mommy has cancer
Author	Kohlenberg, Sherry
Publisher	New York: Magination Press
Description	A picture book about a boy whose mother has cancer. The story follows her treatment and her return home. There is also a glossary and some hints for parents about talking to their child about cancer. The resources section at the back is very American biased.
Date	1993

The secret C: straight talking about cancer
Author	Stokes, Julia A
Publisher	Winston's Wish with Macmillan Cancer Relief
Description	A wonderful book for children which aims to help children ask questions about cancer and answers some of the common questions asked about cancer. It has simple descriptions of what cancer is, and the treatments. It discusses the side effects in easy to understand language, and also addresses the emotions that a child may experience when a family member has cancer. It would be helpful for a child who has cancer or knows someone who has it.
ISBN	0953912302
Date	2000

When someone has a very serious illness: children can learn to cope with loss and change
Author	Heegaard, Marge
Publisher	Woodland Press (UK: Meditec)
Description	A work book to help children learn about basic concepts of serious illness and provide an opportunity to learn about and express feelings. This book was designed using the art process to help children to learn some basic concepts of serious illness and provides spaces for children to draw pictures in the book as they read the words.
Date	1991

Brother & Sister
Author	UKCCSG
Description	Booklet
Obtain from	UK Children's Cancer Study Group, Third Floor , hearts of Oak House , 9 Pricess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TH Tel: 0116 249 4460

Talking to children about cancer
Author	Cancerbackup
Description	Booklet
Obtain from	Online version available Order from be.Macmillan or call 0800 500 800.

Talking to children when an adult has cancer
Author	Macmillan Cancer Support
Description	This booklet provides support and advice to anyone wondering how to cope with children when an adult has cancer. The guide covers questions children might ask, their potential reactions and information about sources of additonal support.
Date	December 2007
Obtain from	Order from be.Macmillan or call 0800 500 800.

When your mum or dad has cancer
Author	Sobell Centre
Description	Booklet
Obtain from	Sobell Centre, Sir Michael Sobell House, Churchill Hospital, Oxford OX3 7LJ. Tel: 01865 225 896

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