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Teens Living With Cancer (TLC)
www.teenslivingwithcancer.org
A site for teens with cancer who have lots of living to do! All
pics and stories are of “real” teens with cancer. You
can connect with others – like yourself. Your friends will
see what you really need. Your family will learn how to get a grip.
FinAid
www.finaid.org/otheraid/cancer.phtml
This page contains information about college scholarships for cancer
patients, cancer survivors, children of a cancer patient or survivor,
students who lost a parent to cancer, and students pursuing careers in
cancer treatment.
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
www.ulmanfund.org
The Ulman Fund offers college scholarships, support groups and networking
opportunities. Site also contains a Guide to Survival that can
be downloaded. This guide – “NO WAY, IT CAN’T
BE!” A Young Adult Faces Cancer, was written by Doug Ulman who
himself is a cancer survivor, and his mother Diana. This book contains
helpful information for both young adults (18-35) and parents related
to the issues of dealing with cancer.
Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation
www.slsbchemo.org
Online animated stories that help teens cope with the challenges of having
cancer, including getting diagnosed, dealing with grief and isolation,
telling friends about the diagnosis, and the side effects of treatment.
2bMe
www.2bme.org
Offers practical and emotional advice for teens living with cancer. Includes
information on how to care for your skin, hair loss, diet, and coping
socially.
Lance Armstrong Foundation
www.livestrong.org
The Lance Armstrong Foundation believes that in your battle with cancer,
unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. From
the moment of diagnosis, we provide the practical information and tools
you need to live strong. Free Livestrong Survivorship Notebook
available through website.
CureSearch
www.curesearch.org
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. This
site contains valuable information about childhood cancer, clinical trials
and various local and national resources. It is designed to address
the questions and concerns of adults as well as children of all ages. Personal
stories of strength are available.
Beyond the Cure
www.beyondthecure.org
A childhood cancer diagnosis lasts a lifetime. The information about
the late-effects of a cancer diagnosis and treatment is rapidly increasing.
The National Children's Cancer Society wants to ensure survivors have
access to the information. This web site is designed to provide information
pertaining to all areas of the survivor’s life. The Late Effects
Assessment allows you to build an assessment of late-effects specific
to your diagnosis and treatment.
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society's web site includes an interactive cancer
resource center containing in-depth information on every major cancer
type. Through the resource center, visitors can order American Cancer
Society publications, gain access to recent news articles, and find additional
on- and off-line resources. Other useful sections on the web site include
a directory of medical resources, links to other sites organized by cancer
type or topic, advocacy efforts, and special events.
National Cancer Institute
www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov
This informative site provides you with information about cancer, treatment,
clinical trials, as well as support groups, publications and news. National
Cancer Institute is a branch of the National Institutes of Health.
The Pro Bono Counseling
Project
The Jean Steirn Cancer Program:
Beyond Breast Cancer & Families
Surviving Cancer Together . . .
The Jean Steirn Cancer Program (servicing Maryland) provides
free mental health counseling for patients and family members who are
coping with the effects of cancer. Please call to find out if we can
link you with a volunteer licensed therapist.
“Where Counseling
Comes From the Heart”
410-323-5800 or www.probonocounseling.org