Talking to kids about cancer Archives

From one mum to another – a story of cancer and hope

by Jane Gillard | May 1, 2024

News of Princess Catherine's cancer treatment spread quickly. It was shocking to see a high-profile, healthy young woman struck down in her prime. Sadly, cancer doesn't discriminate. My heart went out to her because I know what dealing with cancer is when you have...

How I told my kids I had cancer

by Jane Gillard | Sep 9, 2022

Telling my kids I had cancer was the single worst thing I have ever done. Ironically, when it came to the crunch, I just couldn’t do it and my husband had to take over. I was a busy mum-of-two working two jobs when I was told I might have cancer by the GP. (You can...