Teens
4YOUth- Teen Listserve
This list is for preteens and teens with cancer. Posts to the list are private and confidential i.e., they will not be publicly available outside the list as it is essential that the kids feel safe in posting. If you have any questions, contact the administrators at 4YOUth-request@acor.org.
Review 6/06
Teenage Brain Tumor Survivors
A very small, new group.
Review 6/06
Teens Living with Cancer
Right now this is probably the premiere site for teens with stories written by teens and a discussion board. Great explanations that don't talk down to kids- if fact, parents probably would do well reading about the Clinical Facts Section.
Review 6/06
Teens with Cancer
A site by a teen survivor of Wilm's tumor.
Review 6/06
2bMe
A site for teens with cancer. Biggest problem is that it loads slowly but has some great tips.
Review 6/06
The Ulman Fund
A site for young adults with cancer- there is some information and a discussion forum which may be useful.
Review 6/06
Starbright Videos with an Attitude
Three potential videos provided to families free of charge that are designed specifically for teens a) Back to school : Teens preparing for school re-entry, b) Plastic eggs or something: cracking hospital life and c) What am I chopped liver?: Communicating with your doctor.
Review 6/06
Planet Cancer
This is a young adult site but might be applicable to the older teen.
Review 6/06