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My son and I have worked together to make this preview of the poem from the book.
Reviews
"5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning book - made a difficult situation much easier
A beautifully written and illustrated book, with just the right amount of detail to help aid a very difficult conversation. I highly recommend and am hugely grateful to the author for its creation. Really helped me and my son."
A beautifully written and illustrated book, with just the right amount of detail to help aid a very difficult conversation. I highly recommend and am hugely grateful to the author for its creation. Really helped me and my son."
Mummy has a lump is available to purchase from:
Hinton's of Conwy, Siop Lewis, Llandudno, Amazon, Blackwells Bookshop, Waterstones' website, Brown Dog Books,
Amazon Kindle books a Welsh language version is available from Amazon.
Hinton's of Conwy, Siop Lewis, Llandudno, Amazon, Blackwells Bookshop, Waterstones' website, Brown Dog Books,
Amazon Kindle books a Welsh language version is available from Amazon.
Why I wrote 'Mummy has a Lump'
I was diagnosed with a brain tumour when my son was 6 and I struggled to know how to tell him. The lack of help with this inspired me to create a book to support telling young children that Mummy has a 'lump' without using the words tumour or cancer.
I understand not everyone will choose this path, but for those who do, the illustrated poem is aimed at children aged approximately 3-8 years, which can be read together as a supportive way to open discussions.
I have also created a version for Daddies and a Welsh language edition, all books are available internationally through Amazon.
The books include a description for adults of my own experiences of telling my family.
Every sale helps towards donating more copies to charities and libraries.
I understand not everyone will choose this path, but for those who do, the illustrated poem is aimed at children aged approximately 3-8 years, which can be read together as a supportive way to open discussions.
I have also created a version for Daddies and a Welsh language edition, all books are available internationally through Amazon.
The books include a description for adults of my own experiences of telling my family.
Every sale helps towards donating more copies to charities and libraries.
So far, thanks to financial donations from friends and family I have donated over 100 copies of my book.
In addition to schools and charities, copies have been donated to:
Conwy libraries; Swadlincote Library Derbyshire; Ashton Library Tameside; Brigg and Scunthorpe libraries N. Lincolnshire; Liverpool Central Library; Macmillan centres; Brain Tumour Support; Tenovus; Denbigh Library; Wrexham Library; BCU Hospital Libraries and Cancer Nurse Specialists at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd; Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Maelor BCUHB.
100% of any royalties I make from book sales go towards donating more copies.
If you are in a position to purchase a copy to donate to your local library, hospital or school, please let me know.
In addition to schools and charities, copies have been donated to:
Conwy libraries; Swadlincote Library Derbyshire; Ashton Library Tameside; Brigg and Scunthorpe libraries N. Lincolnshire; Liverpool Central Library; Macmillan centres; Brain Tumour Support; Tenovus; Denbigh Library; Wrexham Library; BCU Hospital Libraries and Cancer Nurse Specialists at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd; Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Maelor BCUHB.
100% of any royalties I make from book sales go towards donating more copies.
If you are in a position to purchase a copy to donate to your local library, hospital or school, please let me know.
Please contact me. for discounted rates when purchasing multiple copies for your group or organisation.
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Over the years I've had numerous surgeries, procedures, and medications to treat and help me continue to live with the effects of my brain tumour. During my treatment and recovery journey I've made lots of lists. I've created lists of questions to ask my consultants, only to lose them or forget to take them. I like to keep track of medication and the side effects, as well as how my symptoms change over time. I started to keep a medical journal, one place to jot down all my health-related thoughts and it has helped me. It has enabled me to feel prepared for appointments, which has empowered me. It has also helped me monitor my progress, as slow progress can often feel like no progress.
So, this notebook prompts you to write appointments, questions, medication, symptoms, and any other aspects of your treatment or recovery and is available here. You can use this notebook to record your treatment or recovery journey. |