We Need to Talk About Cancer
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- ISBN 9781916745186
- Weight: 234g
- Dimensions: 171 x 220mm
- Publication Date: 30 Apr 2026
- Publisher: Priddy Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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A compassionate guide to understanding cancer, written by a medical oncologist for children aged 10-14.
This is a book for children affected by the Big C. Whether they have cancer, or they know someone with cancer, they will have a lot of questions. And even for adults cancer is a really hard thing to talk about! Luckily Dr Sanjay Juneja is an expert at having these tricky conversations.
In this book, featuring sensitive illustrations by Anna Shepeta, readers will get the answers to questions such as:
- Why does some people’s hair fall out when they have cancer?
- How can I support someone with cancer?
- What can I expect in hospital?
Taking a fact-based approach, the book will explain what cancer is, highlight the different types of cancer, introduce the medical staff that help patients on their journey, and look at different types of treatment.
This honest and reassuring resource helps kids and families navigate cancer diagnosis and treatment together. It's also made by experts. Author Dr Sanjay Juneja takes care of people with blood diseases and cancer. Dr Ben Pickwell-Smith, the consultant on this book, is a Clinical Lecturer and Medical Oncology Registrar at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Also available in this critically-acclaimed series: We Need to Talk About Vaginas, We Need to Talk About Divorce, We Need to Talk About Death
Dr Sanjay Juneja, a hematologist and medical oncologist widely recognized as “TheOncDoc”, is a trailblazer in healthcare innovation. Garnering over 750k followers and 50 million views on social media, Dr Juneja’s unique ability to simplify complex topics has earned him global acclaim. His debut podcast, Target Cancer: Podcast, amassed 4+ million downloads in over 120 countries within just two years. Dr Juneja’s accolades include being named Targeted Oncology’s inaugural 2024 Oncology Icon, an invitation to the White House’s 2023 Healthcare Leaders in Social Media Roundtable, and recognition as a 40 Under 40 honoree and one of the Capital Region’s Top 500 Most Influential Leaders for three consecutive years. His insights have been featured in The Washington Post, WIRED, Bloomberg, and PBS. Dr Sanjay Juneja is the author of We Need to Talk About Cancer.
Anna Shepeta is a neurodivergent artist and illustrator. She lives by the Baltic Sea in Poland with her partner and slightly naughty cat. She loves traveling, seaside walks, collecting pine cones, stones, and shells, and coffee with orange juice!
