Useful Articles
Here is a number of articles and links relating to information you may find useful
New Hope for Children with Neuroblastoma
The TODAY show’s “Shine a Light” campaign and the American Cancer Society fund promising research for childhood cancer.
American Childhood Cancer Organization (formerly Candlelighters)
Toll-free number: 1-855-858-2226
Website: www.acco.org
Offers information for children and teens with cancer, their siblings, and adults dealing with children with cancer. Also offers books and a special kit for children newly diagnosed with cancer, as well as some local support groups.
Children’s Oncology Group (COG)
Website: www.childrensoncologygroup.org
Provides key information from the world’s largest organization devoted to childhood cancer research to help support children and their families from the time of diagnosis, through treatment, and beyond. Also has a searchable database to find the COG center closest to you.
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer
Toll-free number: 1-800-458-6223
Website: www.curesearch.org
Provides up-to-date information about childhood cancer from pediatric cancer experts. Has sections on the website for patients, families, and friends to help guide them on how to support the child with cancer.
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
Website: www.cancer.gov
Provides accurate, up-to-date information about cancer for patients and their families, including clinical trials information. Offers a special booklet for teen siblings of a child with cancer at: www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/when-your-sibling-has-cancer.
National Children’s Cancer Society, Inc.
Toll-free number: 1-800-5-FAMILY (1-800-532-6459)
Website: www.children-cancer.org
Services include an online support network for parents of children with cancer, educational materials, and financial assistance for treatment-related expenses.
Starlight Children’s Foundation
Toll-free number: 1-310-479-1212
Website: www.starlight.org
Website has animated stories and interactive programs to teach kids about chemo and procedures that may be done in the hospital; also has videos specifically for teens and provides a safe, monitored online support group for teens with cancer.
Group Loop (a subsite of the Cancer Support Community just for teens)
Toll-free number: 1-888-793-9355
Website: www.grouploop.org
An online place for teens with cancer or teens who know someone with cancer to connect with other teens – away from the pressures of classes, responsibilities, and treatment schedules. Has online support groups, chat rooms, information, and more.
SuperSibs! powered by Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Toll-free number: 1-866-333-1213
Website: www.supersibs.org
Supports, honors, and recognizes 4- to 18-year-old brothers and sisters of children diagnosed with cancer so they may face the future with strength, courage, and hope. Alex’s Lemonade Stand is restarting SuperSibs in 2014 so there may be some delays with resuming support services.
