The Kids' Guide to Mommy's Breast Cancer
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Things are changing at our house. Mommy is going to a lot of appointments and my babysitter is over all the time. Something is going on. Mommy tells me the doctors found a lump in her breast called breast cancer. Breast cancer starts when cells, the tiny building blocks of our bodies, don't grow the right way and make a lump. Mommy is going to the hospital for an operation to take the lump out of her breast. On the day of the operation, Mommy packs her bag and Daddy drives her to the hospital. Mommy will stay in the hospital until the doctors say she is well enough to come home. Grandma and Grandpa are staying with me while Daddy helps Mommy at the hospital. It feels different without Mommy at home, but Grandma and Grandpa let me have ice cream for dessert. Then we work together to make a beautiful card for Mommy.
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About the Book
What do you tell a child when Mommy is diagnosed with breast cancer? The Kids' Guide to Mommy's Breast Cancer helps parents find appropriate explanations in a gentle yet honest and hopeful way. By dividing the information into chapters according to the different treatments Mommy might face, the stories are relevant without being overwhelming. Including a section with ideas and tips for parents, The Kids' Guide to Mommy's Breast Cancer is a supportive resource for the entire family. A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to Rethink Breast Cancer.
About the Author
Karyn Stowe (M.Ed.) is a former elementary teacher with the Peel District School Board. She was diagnosed with breast cancer when her children were 2, 3 and 6. She grew up in Port Dover, and now enjoys being an active member of a wonderful community in Toronto, Ontario. The Kids' Guide to Mommy's Breast Cancer is her first book.