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The Best Approaches to Talking with Children about Cancer

This post discusses the best ways to talk with children about cancer. It offers tips on how to start the conversation, what to say and how to answer questions.Continue readingThe Best Approaches to Talking with Children about Cancer

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7 Ways to Handle the Fear of Recurrence

A cancer recurrence could happen anytime after treatment. The mere thought can stress out patients and their families, but you can keep those feelings in check.Continue reading7 Ways to Handle the Fear of Recurrence

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6 Methods to Support Your Family’s Communication & Growth

Your family is a huge well of support after a cancer diagnosis. Create an open, honest space to help your family not only survive an illness, but thrive.Continue reading6 Methods to Support Your Family’s Communication & Growth

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6 Steps to Promote Honest Talk with Your Children

Parents diagnosed with cancer are faced with some difficult conversations ahead. Here are six great tips to talk openly and honestly with your children!Continue reading6 Steps to Promote Honest Talk with Your Children

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How to Help a Child Feeling Strong Emotions

Some children will have outbursts that seem to overwhelm them emotionally and physically while others may retreat into silence. However, all children experience strong emotions about a loved one’s diagnosis, they just may manifest in different ways. Even children in the same family may demonstrate feelings differently. As caregivers, it’s important to help kids identify…Continue readingHow to Help a Child Feeling Strong Emotions

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Telling People About Your Cancer: Your Child’s Mentors

After being diagnosed with cancer, many people want to tell those close to them. Use these tips to tell your child’s instructors about your cancer diagnosis.Continue readingTelling People About Your Cancer: Your Child’s Mentors