Cancer Sites For Kids

The Adventures of Captain Chemo (The Royal Marsden Hospital) - Pretend you’re a cadet with Captain Chemo and learn about cancer with this interactive computer game.

abta Kids (American Brain Tumor Foundation) - If you or someone you know has a brain tumor, look at this site. You can learn about the disease, share your feelings or play games.

Band-Aides & Blackboards - If you have a chronic illness, check out this site. You can find tips about being teased or read stories written by other kids.

Blood Counts Information for Kids with Cancer (The University of Iowa College of Nursing) - When you’re learning about cancer, it’s important to understand what a blood count is. This site should help.

The Cancer Game - You can fight cancer cells in this fun video game.

CureSearch - To find information on treatment and what happens after treatment, click on the area for patients or for parents/families. You can also join a discussion board.

JuniorsFirst - Here you can find out about your body, medical tests, and the hospital. There are also some fun games to play.

KidsFirst - You can read what it's like to be in the hospital or read about your health at this site. Click here to learn about cancer.

For Kids Only: Questions & Answers (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center) - Check out this site, you may find answers to your questions about cancer.

Just for Kids (HealthyNJ) – Both kids and teens will find information here on sickness, wellness, homework help and NJ links.

Kids' Health Problems (KidsHealth for Kids) - Look down the list until you find the links under the topic “cancer”.

Kids Konnected - If you have a parent with cancer, you don't have to feel alone. This Web site may help.

Meet the Cancer Characters (The University of Iowa College of Nursing) - Let these cartoon characters teach you all about cancer.

When Someone in Your Family Has Cancer (National Cancer Institute) - If a member of your family has cancer, read this. It will help you to understand more about cancer and may also help you with your feelings.

August 2008