Be honest, be prepared.

In this podcast Dr Caroline Leek shares thoughts and insights for parents with cancer when communicating with children and young people, from as young as three to 18 and above. She discusses how those difficult conversations might be prepared for and started and how having age-appropriate, but honest, conversations can help children and young people understand and cope better. She covers different stages, from diagnosis, through times in hospital having treatment, and considering end of life. Caroline believes that communication is key and can take many forms, but that these are conversations children need. Caroline is the director of Fruitfly Collective, a charity supporting parents living with cancer, and children affected by parental cancer. Lymphoma Voices is a series of podcasts for people living with lymphoma, and their family and friends. In each podcast, we are in conversation with an expert in their field, or someone who has been personally affected by lymphoma, who shares their thoughts and experiences. Lymphoma Action is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by lymphoma. We are here to make sure that everyone affected by the condition receives the best possible information, support, treatment and care. Our services include a Freephone helpline, support group network, Buddy Service, medical information, conferences for those affected by lymphoma, and education and training for healthcare professionals. We would like to thank all of our incredible supporters whose generous donations enable us to offer all our essential support services free of charge. As an organisation we do not receive any government or NHS funding and so every penny received is truly valued. From everyone at Lymphoma Action and on behalf of those affected by lymphoma, thank you. For further information visit: www.lymphoma-action.org.uk