The book "My mother has cancer" is intended to help both children and adults find their way in a new life situation that evokes fear and a sense of danger. The author conveys the necessary information about cancer in simple language that a young reader can understand. The humorous tone of the book allows the child to better understand what is happening around him or her and to gain the necessary distance from the illness. The book is intended for children aged 5 and over and has received a very positive opinion from a child psychologist and an oncologist.