Talking To Your Children and Supporting Them After Being Diagnosed With Cancer

You've been diagnosed with cancer. Now you're wondering when and how to tell the kids. Here's some advice to help you support them at this difficult time.

Family and friends , Cancer, Oncology, Psychology and Spiritual Care

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Comment parler à mon enfant et l'accompagner après mon diagnostic de cancer

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