Books and Resources

Canteen is the only organisation in Australia supporting young people aged 12-25 through a cancer diagnosis.

Canteen is here to help you and the wider school community support students affected by cancer.

Canteen understands that when cancer crashes into a family’s world, it can turn everything upside down.

Being the friend of someone dealing with cancer isn't always easy - you may feel confused and helpless.

It's not always easy to be the friend of someone who is grieving - you might feel confused and helpless.

Being the partner of someone who has cancer isn't easy - it can be scary and confusing.

Being the friend of someone who has or had cancer isn't always easy - it can be scary and confusing.

If you've been treated for cancer, you might be worried that it has had an impact on your fertility.

Your fertility is not something you may be thinking about right now, but because you have cancer it is something you need to think about.

If you've found out that your brother or sister's cancer isn't going away, this book is here to help you understand some of the things that may happen.

Hearing the news that your parent might have a limited time to live is going to be very hard for you. That's the understatement of the year.

Nothing can prepare you for the death of someone you love. There could be a lot of pain, confusion and hurt going on for you right now.

If you've found out your brother or sister has cancer, there are probably lots of questions, feelings and new thoughts running through your head.

If you've found out your mum or dad has cancer, there are probably lots of questions, feelings and new thoughts running through your head.