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Talking to children when an adult has cancer

When someone has cancer, the emotional shock can be enormous. Macmillan can help.

Macmillan YouthLine

Our new telephone helpline specifically for young people offers information and support to 12 to 21 year olds with questions and concerns about cancer.

Emotional impact of cancer

Cancer can have an enormous emotional impact on the person diagnosed, as well as those around them.

Family | Friends and classmates | Teachers

Preparing for a child with cancer returning to school

What to be aware of when a child with cancer is returning to school after or during treatment.

Back at school

After a cancer illness, there are steps teachers can take to help make a pupil’s adjustment easier.

Issues children with cancer face

Children and teens with cancer may face issues such as changes to their relationships with classmates, and even teasing or bullying.

Follow-up after treatment

Ongoing follow-up support and reviews of academic performance is important for the young person who has had cancer and is back at school.

Coping with a child's declining health

When the prognosis is not so good, there are things teachers can do to help during this difficult time.

Dying and bereavement

Useful resources

Find out more on how to support a child or young person affected by cancer.

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