Publications Hub
Young Lives vs Cancer’s free publications for children and young people with cancer, and their families, friends or professionals.
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For Parents / Guardians
My child has cancer, What Now?
For parents and carers of children aged 0-15 who have very recently been diagnosed with cancer. The booklet covers emotional and practical issues, including ward life, money, school and work.
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Your Diagnosis
Clear, straightforward information and advice for teenagers and young adults (aged 13-24) who have just been diagnosed with cancer. Created in partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust and with the help of young people who’ve had cancer.
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Young Lives vs Cancer and Me (for younger children)
This guide is suitable for 5 - 8 year olds and anyone else who’s looking for information about Young Lives vs Cancer that’s easier to understand.
Your child's guide
Young Lives vs Cancer and Me (for older children)
This guide is suitable for 9 to 12 year olds and anyone else who’s looking for information about Young Lives vs Cancer that’s easier to understand.
Your child's guide
Storybooks
Our storybooks help children who’ve been diagnosed with cancer to understand what will happen next.
Our storybooksBereavement
When your child won’t get better
This information was put together with the help of parents who have been in this situation. It explores relationships and talking to your children, how to support yourself, carrying on day to day life, palliative care, as well as the end of life.
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Practical tasks after your child dies
For some people, organising can help to take their mind off their grief and sorrow for a little while. For others, dealing with practical tasks in a state of grief can seem overwhelming. This information breaks down the steps you may need to take after your child dies, including completing important paperwork, managing social media, dealing with finances and managing funeral costs.
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Resources from our partner charities The Teenage Cancer Trust and The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association.
Information about having surgery
Information about Chemotherapy
Information about diagnosis
Information about clinical trials
Information about steroid treatment
Information about stem cell transplants
Information about radiotherapy
Information about what is cancer