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I was diagnosed with a brain tumour when my son was only six. I desperately wanted support and help about how to tell him what was going to happen, but I couldn’t find anything.
A few years later, while he and my husband were out enjoying an activity I can no longer do, I decided to create a picture book for parents to read with their children. I want the book to support discussions about tumour diagnosis. Not just brain tumours, but broad enough to use for any tumour.
I wrote a poem for children aged approximately 4 - 8 years, called 'Mummy has a Lump', to guide conversations about tumours, without using the words tumour or cancer. The book includes a section for parents about my experiences of telling my children. I found an incredibly talented illustrator who created beautiful and gentle illustrations to help with explanations, without being clinical or intimidating. We believe this type of book is vital for parents facing a scary diagnosis and worrying about telling young children. Because of this, 'Mummy has a Lump' will also be available in Welsh and there is an alternative version of the book 'Daddy has a Lump'.
We have raised enough money to make this idea a reality and to make it available in English and Welsh. Your ongoing donations will provide additional free copies of 'Mummy has a Lump' to send to libraries, schools and charities supporting newly diagnosed parents.
Find out more about the book here
To request a free copy for your UK library or school, please use the Say Hello page.
Click here to donate. https://gofund.me/7cbc1786
Thank you for visiting this website.
I was diagnosed with a brain tumour when my son was only six. I desperately wanted support and help about how to tell him what was going to happen, but I couldn’t find anything.
A few years later, while he and my husband were out enjoying an activity I can no longer do, I decided to create a picture book for parents to read with their children. I want the book to support discussions about tumour diagnosis. Not just brain tumours, but broad enough to use for any tumour.
I wrote a poem for children aged approximately 4 - 8 years, called 'Mummy has a Lump', to guide conversations about tumours, without using the words tumour or cancer. The book includes a section for parents about my experiences of telling my children. I found an incredibly talented illustrator who created beautiful and gentle illustrations to help with explanations, without being clinical or intimidating. We believe this type of book is vital for parents facing a scary diagnosis and worrying about telling young children. Because of this, 'Mummy has a Lump' will also be available in Welsh and there is an alternative version of the book 'Daddy has a Lump'.
We have raised enough money to make this idea a reality and to make it available in English and Welsh. Your ongoing donations will provide additional free copies of 'Mummy has a Lump' to send to libraries, schools and charities supporting newly diagnosed parents.
Find out more about the book here
To request a free copy for your UK library or school, please use the Say Hello page.
Click here to donate. https://gofund.me/7cbc1786
