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Caring for brothers and sisters when your child has cancer

SIBS charity share their advice on caring for brothers and sisters when your child is diagnosed with cancer.

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My brother or sister has terminal cancer

What you can do to help - and how to look after yourself.

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How will my siblings deal with my terminal diagnosis?

How your diagnosis might affect your brother or sister.

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How do I talk to my parents about my terminal cancer?

How you can speak to your parents about your diagnosis.

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How do I tell my friends and family that my child has cancer?

From me to you: parents share their advice on telling friends and family about your child's diagnosis.

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How can I look after my relationship with my partner?

From me to you: parents share their tips on how to look after your relationship with your partner.

Support for bereaved grandparents

A grandparent's grief and the support you can give to each other.

What family and friends can do to support a grieving parent

A guide to supporting bereaved parents, how you can help and the things people get wrong.

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How your parents feel when you are first diagnosed

How your parents or carers might feel when you are first diagnosed with cancer.

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Young Lives vs Cancer is an operating name of CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children. A registered charity in England and Wales (1107328) and in Scotland (SC039857). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by member guarantee (No. 05273638). Registered office: 4th Floor, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 2NT. VAT no: 863639196. © 2023 CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children.

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