Directory of Cancer Resources

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Normal cells in the body grow, divide, and die. Cancer is the name for abnormal cells that grow and divide, but don't die like they should. When the DNA in cells is damaged and the body can't repair it, cancer happens. This damage can be inherited, which is why doctors ask about family history. Often, the damage is caused by exposure to something in the environment, like smoking. Most cancer cells grow in groups called tumors. Some, like leukemia, grow in the blood and the organs that make blood. Doctors choose a treatment based on where and how the cells are growing.

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Resources in This Category

• American Brain Tumor Association Kids

  http://www.abta.org/understanding-brain-tumors/
  Learn about brain tumors, share thoughts, get coping tips from other kids, or play games.

• CancerNet

  http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics
  Credible, current, and comprehensive information from the National Cancer Institute.

• Cell Division and Cancer

  http://www.abpischools.org.uk/page/modules/celldiv_cancer/index.cfm
  Describes the process, chromosomes and genes, what causes cancer, and treatments. Includes quiz.

• Child and Youth Health: Cancer - What Is It?

  http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2206
  Explains what it is, the causes, types of treatments and what they do.

• Children with Cancer

  http://bcsupport.org/children(2)/
  An interactive support site for children with cancer and children who have a parent with cancer. Includes discussion board.

• Children's Brain Tumor Foundation

  http://www.cbtf.org/
  Provides an array of information and resources to assist in accessing expert care to ensure quality of life for children with brain or spinal cord tumors.

• Group Loop

  http://www.grouploop.org/
  Provides an online support for teens with cancer and their parents.

• Kids Konnected

  http://www.kidskonnected.org/
  Provides friendship, understanding, education, and support for the children who have a parent with cancer, or have lost a parent to cancer.

• KidsHealth: Hodgkin's Disease

  http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/hodgkins.html
  Read about what causes this kind of cancer, the symptoms, what the doctor does, and living with this disease.

• NCI: Childhood Cancers

  http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/childhoodcancers
  Information, resources, and links about childhood cancers and treatments from the National Cancer Institute.

• NOVA Online: Cancer Warrior

  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/cancer-warrior.html
  Tells the story of Dr. Judah Folkman, a researcher who has spent the past 30 years trying to find a way to curb cancer. Includes interview clips, interactive feature that traces the growth of a malignant tumor, and an hour-long PBS feature in QuickTime and RealVideo formats.

• Super Sibs

  http://www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/supersibs
  Supports and recognizes brothers and sisters of children with cancer.

• Teen's Guide to Cancer

  http://www.people.vcu.edu/~s1kdwill/
  Presents information about causes and treatment, with personal accounts and a list of the most common forms of this disease in adolescents.

• Teenage Cancer Trust: Health Info

  http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/get-clued-up/think-you-have-cancer/
  Learn about different types of this disease, link to teen resources and view UK teen cancer statistics.

• Teens Living with Cancer

  http://www.teenslivingwithcancer.org/
  Offers information and resources about cancer, treatments, and support network presented by teens for teens.

• TeensHealth: Cancer Basics

  http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/cancer.html
  Learn what it is, the causes, symptoms, and types of treatment. Includes information about coping.

• TeensHealth: Types of Cancer Teens Get

  http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/types-of-cancer.html
  Article about some types that teens are more likely to get. Learn about warning signs, symptoms, and how doctors treat these cancers.

• The Cancer Game

  http://www.cancergame.org/
  Stress relief for cancer patients, in which they can visualize and destroy cancer on a computer screen.

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