Talking to children and teenagers when an adult has cancer

Booklet
Published: 01 Mar 2024
Next review: 01 Mar 2027
Edition: 5

This booklet is about talking to children and teenagers when an adult has cancer. This could be a parent, grandparent, family member or friend.

tag: EMTN
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Published: 01 Mar 2024
Next review: 01 Mar 2027
Edition: 5

This booklet is about talking to children and teenagers when an adult has cancer. This could be a parent, grandparent, family member or friend.

tag: EMTN

About this booklet

The booklet explains how to tell a child or teenager about cancer. It also helps you understand their reactions, and gives tips on how to help them cope.


It also helps you understand their reactions, and gives tips on how to help them cope. We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have.

 

We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.

 

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How we can help

Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen. 

 

Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools

There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.