Talking to friends and family

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Talking to friends and family

Talking to friends and family about your cancer diagnosis can be difficult. If you would like us to send you some information, please speak to your Clinical Nurse Specialist or contact the Macmillan Advice and Guidance Service (MAGS).

The following links are aimed to help you with speaking to children and teenagers about cancer:

Macmillan: Talking to children and teenagers (information page) 

London Cancer: Telling your children you have cancer (video)

Need support?

The Macmillan Advice and Guidance Service (MAGS) provide a range of support to patients with cancer. 

The team are available 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).

Contact details:

T: 020 8333 3336
E: lg.mags@nhs.net

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