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The Cancer Journey for Parents

6 Tips for Parents to Tell Their Kids About Cancer

Parents often wonder how to tell their kids about cancer. This article offers six tips on how to best prepare and inform your children of your diagnosis.Continue reading6 Tips for Parents to Tell Their Kids About Cancer

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How to Care for Yourself When Caring for Someone with Cancer

Mental health support plays a meaningful role when caring for a loved one with cancer. This article explores why teens in particular need such support.Continue readingHow to Care for Yourself When Caring for Someone with Cancer

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Should You Inform Your Child’s School of a Cancer Diagnosis?

For kids, school can be an escape, as well as a source of anxiety. Find out if, when and how you should tell your child’s school about a cancer diagnosis.Continue readingShould You Inform Your Child’s School of a Cancer Diagnosis?

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The Cancer Journey for Kids & Teens

5 Signs That Teens May Need Help Dealing with Feelings

Teens already face challenging changes. So, how can we identify when a teen might need help dealing with feelings due to a loved one’s illness? Continue reading5 Signs That Teens May Need Help Dealing with Feelings

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The Cancer Journey for Kids & Teens

12 Essential Books About Cancer for Kids and Teens

These essential books about cancer can help children gain insight into the meaning of a diagnosis, possible treatments and side effects that may occur later.Continue reading12 Essential Books About Cancer for Kids and Teens

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The Cancer Journey for Parents

4 Ways to Maintain Healthy Relationships with Your Family

The effects of head & neck cancer can make it difficult to properly communicate. We lay out some effective ways to maintain healthy relationships at home.Continue reading4 Ways to Maintain Healthy Relationships with Your Family

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The Cancer Journey for Parents

Talking About Cancer: 5 Essential Resources for Parents

When it comes to talking about cancer, parents can find themselves at a loss for how to start the conversation with their children.Continue readingTalking About Cancer: 5 Essential Resources for Parents

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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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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