The Truth About Cancer, Second Edition: A Child's Guide To Understanding Cancer, (Paperback)

How do you explain cancer to kids? This book holds the key.... "I highly recommend this book for any child who has ever heard the word cancer. An informative and uplifting story that will open the doors of conversation." Luis F. Porrata, M.D. Mayo Clinic Kelly Strenge has been explaining cancer to children for more than a decade. The Truth About Cancer, Second Edition educates children about cancer in a very honest, light-hearted, and inspiring way. In this book kids will discover: - What cancer is and how it is treated; - The side effects cancer treatment can have; - Who is affected by cancer; - Cancer is not contagious; - Ways to prevent cancer; - Who they can turn to for comfort and to help them cope; - Cancer doesn't define a person; - There are positive aspects of the journey; and much more. The Truth About Cancer Second Edition is a wonderfully versatile nonfiction book that is beneficial to children ages 2-12. This book works perfectly whether it is a child that was diagnosed or someone they love. If you like Nowhere Hair, then you'll love Kelly Strenge's very encouraging The Truth About Cancer, Second Edition. Buy this book to provide hope and understanding for your child today! *Kelly Strenge also gives half of all proceeds from this book back to cancer charities and research.