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This webpage contains a list of books and resources you might find helpful when talking with children about breast cancer. It's important you look at the resources first to make sure they're right for you and your family.
1. Talking with children about primary breast cancer
For parents and caregivers
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazilsh
Provides effective step-by-step techniques to help you improve and enrich your relationships with your children.
Available to buy online.
Talking to children and teenagers when an adult has cancer, Macmillan Cancer Support
Explains how to tell a child or teenager about cancer, and also helps you understand their reactions and gives tips on how to help them cope.
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, Phillipa Perry
Offers insights into effective parenting and the impact upbringing has on children.
2. Talking with children about metastatic (secondary) breast cancer
For parents and caregivers
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazilsh
Provides effective step-by-step techniques to help you improve and enrich your relationships with your children.
Available to buy online.
Talking to children and teenagers when an adult has cancer, Macmillan Cancer Support
Explains how to tell a child or teenager about cancer, and also helps you understand their reactions and gives tips on how to help them cope.
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, Phillipa Perry
Offers insights into effective parenting and the impact upbringing has on children.
Quality assurance
Last reviewed in April 2026. The next planned review begins in April 2029.
