Let's Talk About It, which includes video, covers issues such how to cope with bullying, facts and fiction about cancer, and who young people should talk to if they are concerned about their health or a friend's health. The magazine can be downloaded from the charity's website.
Nigel Revell, director of education at Teenage Cancer Trust, said: "Six young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer every day, that's over 2,000 each year, so cancer isn't something that should be ignored in schools.
"By educating young people and their teachers about cancer, we can remove the stigma often associated with the illness and by encouraging them to talk about cancer, we are giving young people the knowledge and understanding needed to better cope should they ever be diagnosed themselves or want to support one of their peers."
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