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Support for Teens
Below are annotated links to the numerous teen web sites and support groups that come to the attention of online listmembers.
Please also note the page in the treatment section on Teen Cancer Care, covering the issues of teen treatment at pediatric or adult oncology centers.
Web Sites
A comprehensive site with information on cancer, methods for dealing with cancer treatment, discussion groups, medical dictionary, more. This site is supported by the Childrens Oncology Group.
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
The Ulman Cancer Fund provides support for families of teens with cancer. Writings, scholarship, discussion groups.
A community for young people living with cancer. The game, Re-mission, is offered on the web site, as well as blogs, message boards, more.
Young Adults: I'm Too Young for This
A place for young adults affected by cancer. "Stupid Cancer Show", survivorship issues, communities, links, various projects.
Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
Coping with Chemo™ is a series of online animated stories or “webisodes” that help young people learn how to cope with the challenges of having cancer and undergoing treatment. Starbright World® is a Web-based social network developed for teens living with a chronic or serious illness (and their siblings) to help them connect with other kids in similar situations.
For teens and young adult survivors of cancer. Information on practical matters of survivorship: how to get your records, what records you need, where to learn about late effects, health insurance issues, where to get medical treatment, tips on healthy life style choices. The site offers both original content and links for more information. (reviewed 7/07)
MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital
Web page for kids and teens. Photo gallery, link to the MD Anderson AYA program, activities and events, and CareFlash, a social networking site to keep in communication with friends and family. (reviewed 10/07)
PLWC: Patients Living With Cancer
Information on cancers, coping, school, life after treatment, and resources.
Helpful information on getting through treatment. A fun site to visit.
Mentor program for teens and young adults.
Information on cancer, frequently asked questions, stories of other kids. (APON sponsored.)
Table of contents for teens on the Bandaides and Blackboards site. Stories and more.
Based in London, Teenage Cancer Trust is an organization dedicated to helping teens with cancer. The web site has a section for teens to communicate with each other, plus information on campaigns for change in the treatment of teens with cancer.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering for Teens Only
Straight-up information for teens with cancer.
A community of young adults with cancer.
Support, information, discussion groups, online support groups, and more for teens with cancer.
A Kayak camp for young adults with cancer. (Camp is in Vail, Colorado.)
Teen's Personal Web Pages
Go to the Grand Listing of Cancer Kid homepages and search through them for pages of other teens with cancer.
Online support groups
Please refer to mailing list page for information on mailing lists and privacy.
ACOR list: 4YOUth.
Discussion group for preteen/teens who had or have cancer.
This list is for youth aged 12-21 on or off-treatment for cancer. Posts to the list are private and confidential: They will not be publicly available outside the list as it is essential that the kids feel safe in posting. In order to subscribe, go to the 4YOUth link and click on "Join the list". If you have any questions, please contact the administrators at 4YOUth-request@acor.org.
St. John's/Maelstrom list: Sick Kids
Discussion group for youth who have cancer and other illnesses.
Patchworx chat: Chat for youth
This site has a chat area for kids with cancer. When you get to the link, you must fill out a form to become a member.
Teens Living With Cancer chat and discussions: Teenslivingwithcancer
The Group Loop online support groups and bulletin boards: Group Loop
Participation in the online support groups on the above site requires a letter of verification from your physician.
More links
Squirrel Tales page for teens with cancer links.
Resource lists relevant to teens
Scholarships ped-onc list of scholarships for cancer survivors - one of the most comprenhensive on the web
Cancer Kid Camps - our grand listing, one of the best compilations on the web
Books (general)
Books (bereavement and terminal illness)
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These pages are intended for informational purposes only and are not intended to render medical advice. The information provided on Ped Onc Resource Center should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you suspect your child has a health problem, you should consult your health care provider.
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