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Summer 2015 : How to talk to children about having cancer

How to talk to children about having cancer

How to explain a child's cancer diagnosis

Explaining to a child that they have been diagnosed with cancer is difficult. From very small children to adolescents, different approaches and techniques are available to explain what a cancer diagnosis means to the child.

Guest: Kelly Wagner, Child Life Specialist

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