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From one mum to another – a story of cancer and hope

From one mum to another – a story of cancer and hope

by Jane Gillard | May 1, 2024

News of Princess Catherine's cancer treatment spread quickly. It was shocking to see a high-profile, healthy young woman struck down in her prime. Sadly, cancer doesn't discriminate. My heart went out to her because I know what dealing with cancer is when you have...

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How to talk about your cancer in the school community

How to talk about your cancer in the school community

by Jane Gillard | Aug 5, 2023

Should you tell your child's school you have cancer? How do you tell your child's teacher you have cancer? Talking about cancer in the school community is difficult. There are risks but there also enormous rewards. Here's the story of why I chose to be open and tell...

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How I dealt with a cancer diagnosis – from a mum of young kids

How I dealt with a cancer diagnosis – from a mum of young kids

by Jane Gillard | Jul 11, 2022

A cancer diagnosis shatters the foundations of your life – but as a mother of two young children – it was different. I knew cancer could destroy their childhoods and affect their whole adult lives. The mum is often the glue that holds the collage in place. Your news...

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Mum’s Purple Scarf
By Jane Gillard, Author

A picture book to help young children understand a parent’s diagnosis of cancer.

Jane lives in a little-known leafy suburb in Melbourne’s north east. Her book has sold more than 850 copies worldwide.

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