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A guide for grandparents of children affected by childhood cancer

This booklet answers some of the many questions which grandparents of children with cancer told Redkite they would have liked answered when their grandchild was diagnosed and during their grandchild’s treatment phase.

Grandparents are usually a welcome part of the child’s life before the diagnosis of cancer. Their presence can be extremely comforting to the child.

Some grandparents may not have been close to their grandchild before the cancer, or even if they were, they may not know how to approach their grandchild in this situation. It is important for grandparents to talk to their child (and/or their partner) first about how to relate to their grandchild. This may be an opportunity for grandparents to form a closer bond with both their child and grandchild.

This booklet answers some of the many questions which grandparents of children with cancer told Redkite they would have liked answered when their grandchild was diagnosed and during their grandchild’s treatment phase.

Download the Redkite Guide for Grandparents or read a sample below.

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    myRedkite Portal: Your personal access to Redkite services

    The myRedkite Portal is where young people with cancer, their families, and those connected to them can access Redkite’s support services.  

    myRedkite Portal: Your personal access to Redkite services

    The myRedkite Portal is where young people with cancer, their families, and those connected to them can access Redkite’s support services.  

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    Coffee Catch Ups: We’re here to listen

    Redkite’s Coffee Catch Ups are an opportunity to connect regularly with a supportive network of people who understand childhood cancer.

    Coffee Catch Ups: We’re here to listen

    Redkite’s Coffee Catch Ups are an opportunity to connect regularly with a supportive network of people who understand childhood cancer.

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    Caring for a Child with Cancer: What It’s Really Like

    Everything changes when a child is diagnosed with cancer. Suddenly, a family must focus all their attention on caring for their sick child.

    Caring for a Child with Cancer: What It’s Really Like

    Everything changes when a child is diagnosed with cancer. Suddenly, a family must focus all their attention on caring for their sick child.

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    Who can dads speak to? 

    When a child is diagnosed with cancer, a dad may need emotional and mental support.  We look at how Redkite Counselling and Connect Groups for Dads can help.

    Who can dads speak to? 

    When a child is diagnosed with cancer, a dad may need emotional and mental support.  We look at how Redkite Counselling and Connect Groups for Dads can help.