You and Your Cancer is designed to inform children with cancer of the nature of their illness. The text follows the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers of three fictional children. It centers on the physical and emotional effects cancer can cause them, as well as the range of medical issues that they will encounter. Topics range from treatment methods to the challenges of dealing with the possibility of dying, whether it be their own or someone close to them. It also outlines the key people who will be helping them deal with their cancer, whether through medical or emotional support.