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Learning More on Your Own






Cancer in the Family: What It's Like for You






How Your Parents Feel






Putting It All Together






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Putting It All Together

There are many different ways to think and feel about having a person with cancer in your family. It's important to remember that people can learn to adjust to changes in their lives. Sometimes it takes a little work, but you can almost always find some thing or someone who can help you when you need it. Keep trying and don't be afraid to ask for help.


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