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Children's cancer

Children's cancer support and organisations

There is help and support available for your child, you, family and friends. Find out what you can do and organisations that can help.

Supporting brothers or sisters

Children’s cancer affects the whole family. It’s a big shock and change for everyone, including your other children. Here are some tips from parents who have experienced children’s cancer.

Support for children and their families

There is lots of help and support available for children, their parents, siblings and other family members.

Children's cancer organisations

Here are organisations and websites that help and support children with cancer and their family and friends.

Last reviewed: 14 Dec 2023

Next review due: 14 Dec 2026

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