Frankly-Speaking-About-Cancer-What-Do-I-Tell-the-Kids
Frankly-Speaking-About-Cancer-What-Do-I-Tell-the-Kids
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If you are a parent, or caring for a child and<br />
cancer is in your family, this booklet is meant<br />
to give you information about a child’s general<br />
understanding of cancer, ways to talk to <strong>the</strong>m<br />
about cancer, some common behaviors<br />
you may see in children, and ways to support<br />
your family through this experience.<br />
ANY EMOTION IS OK. DON’T TRY<br />
TO BE PERFECT. FAIL A LITTLE,<br />
PREVAIL A LITTLE. GET THROUGH<br />
IT BEST YOU CAN.<br />
— parent and lymphoma caregiver<br />
“Support” by 5-year-old boy<br />
whose fa<strong>the</strong>r is living with cancer<br />
2 FRANKLY SPEAKING ABOUT CANCER / WHAT DO I TELL THE KIDS?
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