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Young Lives vs Cancer and Me

A guide to Young Lives vs Cancer for five to eight year olds

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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.

A mum of a child with cancer sits with a friend and cup of tea

How to help a friend whose child has cancer

Parents may not know where to start when they are offered help. Here's how to make it easy for them.

How to tell friends you have cancer

How to break the news to your friends about your cancer diagnosis.

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When another friend with cancer dies

Coping with grief and your feelings after the death of a friend who also has cancer.

My friend has cancer

Cancer will change both your lives. So what can you do to help your friend?

We'll face it all, together

We are the charity that helps children and young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them.

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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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