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Talking to children about cancer


This section is for people who have cancer. It discusses how to talk about cancer with children aged from two to sixteen. It outlines the steps you can take to help your children understand what is happening to you and help you through this difficult time in your family life. The information is also appropriate for guardians, grandparents or carers who have cancer.


Content last reviewed: 01 September 2005
Page last modified: 04 April 2007

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