Magic Tree for Breast Cancer

The Magic Tree is an app created specifically for children ages 5-8 who have a mother with breast cancer.
Developed by Celgene, with input from patient advocacy groups and experts in breast cancer, the Magic Tree, through animated videos, explains in an age-appropriate way what cancer is, how it affects the body, and provides an overview of the treatments for breast cancer, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
Each time a child watches a Video or plays one of the games, they receive a decoration for their tree.
The Magic Tree emphasizes that cancer is not the childs fault, it encourages kids to ask questions, and also provides guidelines for parents to have a family discussion about breast cancer.

Key Features:

Series of animated educational videos:

-Is It My Fault? Explains that children are not at fault for their parents illness

-Can You Catch Cancer? Teaches children they cant catch cancer from others

-What Is Cancer? Provides an overview of the disease

-How Do You Treat Breast Cancer? Details the treatments for breast cancer, including the side effects of chemotherapy

4 unique, colorful games

A glossary of medical terms kids can understand

Discussion Guide for Parents, including discussion guidelines based on the content in each chapter

A list of support resources and breast cancer organizations for families,

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