If you are in the position where you need to use this book,
I would like to wish you the very best of luck .
Below are some useful links where you can find support and information.
Links:
Macmillan Cancer Support
Cancer Research UK
BANA UK
Brain Tumour Support
The Brain Tumour Charity
Headway - the brain injury association
Young Carers
The Osborne Trust - Supporting children when a parent has cancer
Tenovus Cancer care
A list of International links to Cancer support charities and organisations is available here (This list is managed by an external site, please do let me know if you notice any issues and I will remove the link)
Further resources
My books are listed on the Brain tumour research recommended reading list Recommended Reading from the Brain Tumour Community (braintumourresearch.org)
Mummy has a lump and other great support resources are listed on the Brain tumour charity website Suggested support books : Books and readings | The Brain Tumour Charity
I was privileged to participate in a Brain Tumour Charity podcast (episode 45) about talking to children about diagnosis. Listen to the Podcast here Let's Talk About Brain Tumours podcast (thebraintumourcharity.org)
S4C helped raise awareness about the need for support for parents in their news article ina recent interview with me yn Gymraeg ‘Mae gan mam lwmp’: Awdur yn cyhoeddi llyfr Cymraeg i helpu plant i ddeall canser | NS4C | Newyddion S4C
The British Acoustic Neuroma Association support research as well as providing support and resources for people affected by Vestibular Schwannomas, Acoustic neuromas and related conditions. Their annual conference is a wonderful opportunity to learn from clinicians and researchers about the latest work and treatments options. I was privileged to be invited to share my story and how I am trying to highlight the need to support for patients in how to explain their diagnosis to family, especially young children.
There is a great special episode of Operation Ouch talking about Cancer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001hyx4/operation-ouch-specials-lets-talk-about-cancer
BBC Radio 4, Paddy O'Connell discusses talking to children about diagnosis, including Mummy has a lump at about 34 minutes 24/03/2024
BANA Conference October 2023
