Childhood Cancer - GeneralAmerican Cancer Society - The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. To learn about a specific type of cancer in children, click on "Choose a cancer topic", scroll down, and highlight the specific cancer type. Beyond the Cure: Information for Survivors of Childhood Cancer - The mission of Beyond the Cure is to help childhood cancer survivors integrate the cancer experience into their new life as survivors and successfully handle the challenges that are ahead of them and to celebrate survivorship. This site provides valuable information on the late effects of treatment as well as information on general survivorship issues. Camp Mak-A-Dream - Camp Mak-A-Dream is operated by Children's Oncology Camp Foundation and is a medically supervised, cost-free camp for children (ages 6-13), teens (ages 14-18) and young adults (ages 18-25) with cancer and their siblings (ages 6-17). Canadian Cancer Society: When Your Child Has Cancer - The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. If you need tips on how to talk to your child, this site may help. Cancerbackup: Children's Cancers Information Centre - Cancerbackup's mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer. Here you’ll find information on the causes and treatment of different types of children's cancers. Cancer.Net - This is the patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions. To find information on childhood cancers, simply click on cancer type and choose from the list provided. Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation - The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation National Office was founded in 1970 by concerned parents of children with cancer. This site provides links to treatment and support information. You can also view their newsletter online. Childhood Cancer Resource Center - This site is maintained by Clinical Cancer Guides, a publisher of books that help families of children with cancer and survivors of childhood cancer. Childhood Cancer Survivorship Resource Center - This site is maintained by Clinical Cancer Guides, a publisher of books that help families of children with cancer and survivors of childhood cancer. CureSearch - CureSearch represents the combined efforts of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF), two organizations united by a common goal: finding a cure for childhood cancer. Comprehensive information on all aspects of childhood cancer can be found at this valuable site. KidsHealth for Parents: Medical Problems - This site was created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and aims to provide the best children's health information on the Internet. You will need to scroll down the page to see the information on cancer & tumors. LITE Program - The LITE program, at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, provides long-term evaluation, support, and health education for the growing population of childhood cancer survivors. This document is in PDF format and requires an Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. National Cancer Institute: Childhood Cancers OR Young People With Cancer: A Handbook for Parents - This government site will provide you with information on treatment, clinical trials and research. NOAH: Cancer in Children and Teens - The information found at NOAH, New York Access to Health, is maintained by librarians and health professionals who find, select, and organize full-text consumer health information that is current, relevant, accurate and unbiased.
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