Teens occupy a special place in the cancer child community, as they are too old to be mixed in with "children" and too young to be called "adults". Teens should be treated at a pediatric hospital, but the hospitals are not always ready to provide for the teen population. This page both addresses teen treatment issues, and provides links for teens to explore on their own.
Articles from the Spring 2005 CCCF Newsletter
Teen Cancer Care: Where to go for treatment?
The issue of finding appropriate treatments and treatment centers for teen cancer patients is covered on a separate American Childhood Cancer Organization web page:
Web Sites for Teens
Web sites to help teens learn about cancer, cope, and interact with others their own age.
I'm Too Young For This!
i[2]y exists to ensure that every young adult affected by cancer is given access to the best age-appropriate support they are entitled to in order to get busy living at every stage of their survivorship.
Look Good, Feel Better for Teens
A free public service program that provides useful information and tips for teens (boys and girls ages 13-17) dealing with the appearance and sociological side-effects related to cancer and its treatment.
Review 4/07
2bMe
A site for teens with cancer, from skin to hair to fitness and friends.
Review 12/01
First Descents
A kayak camp for young adults with cancer. The camp is free, one-week residential camp held in Montana or Colorado. Young adults from all states are welcome to apply.
Planet Cancer
Planet Cancer is a community of young adults with cancer. (You know, that age between "pediatric" and "geriatric", where no one knows whether to give you a lollipop or have a serious talk about your fiber intake.) It's a place to share insights, explore fears, laugh, or even give the finger to cancer with others who just plain get it.
The Ulman Fund
A site for young adults with cancer. There is a discussion forum which may be useful.
Bandaids and Blackboards - Teen Section
Thoughts and stories from teens with medical problems (not necessarily cancer).
Review 9/5/2005
Starbright
A section for teens on coping with chemo. Includes links for resources and to connect with other teens.
4YOUth
4YOUth is an e-mail list for young people who have or had cancer. Parents of children with cancer are not allowed in this group. The list is overseen by an adult survivor of cancer who has years of experience working with young survivors of cancer.