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Talking to your class about cancer

A good way to dispel myths and fears surrounding cancer is to talk openly about it.

Questions frequently asked by children about cancer

Cancertalk teaching packs

We offer free PSHE/PSE/PSD & Citizenship teaching packs, with cross-curricular links to other subjects for use with pupils aged 7-16.

Key stage activities

Free downloadable activities for each Key Stage, all linked to aspects of the national curriculum.

Available late September 2006

Why bother?

Why should you bother teaching young people about cancer if it mainly affects people over 65? Because one in three of us is expected to get it at some point in our lives.

Class activities