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Kids' Guide to Cancer app

Health app | By: Camp Quality

In summary

  • About: cancer education for children
  • Suitable for: children and parents/carers facing cancer
  • Cost: free
  • More information: Visit this page

The Kids’ Guide to Cancer app empowers kids to learn more about cancer on their own terms, at their own pace — and understand everything that is going on. The app contains age-appropriate information about cancer, hospitals, medicines, treatment and people who help. The app also features animated stories promoting peer support and understanding.

The Kids’ Guide to Cancer app is a free app and can be downloaded from Kids’ Guide to Cancer app - Apple App Store and Kids’ Guide to Cancer app - Google Play Store.

Kids’ Guide to Cancer app



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NOTE: This app is provided by one of Healthdirect Australia's trusted information partners. Please consider if this app is appropriate for your own individual circumstances. There may be costs to use the app or it may be free. You may also be charged for data from your telecommunications provider. For 24-hour health advice call healthdirect - 1800 022 222 or if you need help now these emergency and crisis helplines can provide immediate support.

Last reviewed: December 2021

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