We Need to Talk about Cancer
An Important Book for Patients, Family, and Friends
$35.90
- Paperback
64 pages
- Release Date
4 May 2026
Summary
A compassionate guide to understanding cancer, written by medical oncologist Dr. Sanjay Juneja for children aged 10-14.
This is a book for children affected by the Big C. Whether they have cancer, or they know someone with cancer, they will have a lot of questions. And even for adults cancer is a really hard thing to talk about! Luckily Dr. Sanjay Juneja is an expert at having these tricky conversations.
In this book, featuring sensitive illustrations by Anna …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781684495849 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1684495849 |
| Author: | Dr Sanjay Juneja, Anna Shepeta, Neon Squid |
| Publisher: | Neon Squid |
| Imprint: | Neon Squid |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 4 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 227g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 165mm x 213mm |
| Series: | We Need to Talk about |
| Audience Age: | 10-14 |
Critics Review
“Engrossing and versatile, this text handily equips young people with knowledge and information about cancer. A must-purchase for all collections that serve youth, this is a balm of a book that will be read and read again.” –School Library Journal, starred review
“Cancer is a difficult, complex subject; libraries will appreciate having a resource like this on hand.” –Booklist, starred review
“Oncologist Juneja offers a thoughtful guide, covering everything from treatment to the emotional weight of the disease… A smart, succinct exploration of a difficult subject.”–Kirkus
Dr Sanjay Juneja
Dr. Sanjay Juneja
Dr. Sanjay Juneja, a hematologist and medical oncologist widely recognized as “TheOncDoc,” is a trailblazer in healthcare innovation. Garnering over 750k followers and 50 million views on social media, Dr. Juneja’s unique ability to simplify complex topics has earned him global acclaim. His debut podcast, Target Cancer: Podcast, amassed 4+ million downloads in over 120 countries within just two years. Dr. Juneja’s accolades include being named Targeted Oncology’s inaugural 2024 Oncology Icon, an invitation to the White House’s 2023 Healthcare Leaders in Social Media Roundtable, and recognition as a 40 Under 40 honoree and one of the Capital Region’s Top 500 Most Influential Leaders for three consecutive years. His insights have been featured in The Washington Post, WIRED, Bloomberg, and PBS.
Anna Shepeta
Anna Shepeta is a neurodivergent artist and illustrator. She lives by the Baltic Sea in Poland with her partner and slightly naughty cat. She loves traveling, seaside walks, collecting pine cones, stones, and shells, and coffee with orange juice!
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