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ACS :: Talking to Children About Cancer

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It is natural for families facing a cancer diagnosis to be upset and worried about how they will deal with this crisis. Learn about how to talk to your children about cancer in this excerpt from a the American Cancer Society''s new book, A Breast Cancer Journey: Your Personal Guidebook.

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Tags: Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lymphoma, Parenting, Children's Health, Women's Health

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