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Here we have collected together some suggested booklets and websites that may help you and your child…
A parent's guide to children's cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support booklet. Subjects include what causes cancer, how tests are carried out, treatment options and side effects, children in hospital, and drugs and side effects.
Royal Marsden website
This site includes information written for children called The Adventures of Captain Chemo.
Teenage Cancer Trust
This website has sections for teenagers and for parents, with cancer information, news, events, links to other websites etc.
Young people with cancer: a handbook for parents
Part of the National Cancer Institute website. Although the site is American, much of the content is still relevant.
Other sources of information and help…
- in our getting help and support section you can search our database for details of organisations and support groups for parents and children
- our section on communication includes booklets with advice on how to talk with your child about cancer
- our Cancer Information Centres can help you find information about childhood cancer and the support that may be available to you.
