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Lucy Wigley

How to talk to your kids about cancer - plus the 6 most common questions asked and expert-led advice on answering them

Parent talking to worried child.

You're not alone if talking to your children about cancer is challenging. Charities and experts are there to help manage difficult conversations and offer their advice.

Talking to kids about cancer is never going to be easy. Don't be worried if you're not quite sure how to begin, that's a normal feeling to have. And, once the conversation is flowing, checking in on their mental health and helping your child use their voice to express their feelings, would be a great habit to start - there are subtle ways your child expresses anxiety, and tuning in to these can be useful for future conversations.  

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