S4 Ep4: Elke: Explaining breast cancer to children

from Breast Cancer Now · host Breast Cancer Now

Elke sadly lost her husband to a heart attack in 2009, and was diagnosed with breast cancer three years later. Elke speaks about how she explained these difficult topics to her young children, and we talk about the books she's written to help other parents in similar situations.Elke's website is elkethompson.com and you can follow her on Instagram @elketalksFor information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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We talk to Elke about how she spoke to her young children about her breast cancer diagnosis and their father's death.

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