Additional resources for cancer in children
More information from your American Cancer Society
We have some related information that may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.
After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Children Diagnosed With Cancer: Dealing With Diagnosis (also available in Spanish)
Children Diagnosed With Cancer: Understanding the Health Care System (also available in Spanish)
Children Diagnosed With Cancer: Financial and Insurance Issues
Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Understanding Cancer Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Fertility and Cancer: What Are My Options?
Health Professionals Associated With Cancer Care
Nutrition for Children With Cancer (also available in Spanish)
When Your Child's Treatment Ends: A Guide for Families
Children Diagnosed With Cancer: Returning to School
Children Diagnosed With Cancer: Late Effects of Cancer Treatment
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Americans With Disabilities Act: Information for People Facing Cancer
What Happened to You Happened to Me (booklet for about age 6 and up -- teen appropriate)
When Your Brother or Sister Has Cancer (booklet for about age 6 and up -- teen appropriate)
Anxiety, Fear, and Depression (also available in Spanish)
Books from your American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society also has books that you might find helpful. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit our bookstore online at cancer.org/bookstore to find out about costs or to place an order:
National organizations and Web sites*
Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:
American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO)
Toll-free number: 1-800-366-2223
Web site: www.acco.org
Provides information on cancer; insurance and legal guidance to families of children with cancer and adult survivors of childhood cancer; information on comprehensive survivor follow-up care, late-effects of cancer treatment, and second malignancies; and books for children, caregivers, and teachers. Also offers parent support groups in most states.
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-422-6237
Web site: www.cancer.gov
Provides accurate, up-to-date information about cancer to patients and their families, including clinical trials information for patients. Offers a special booklet for teen siblings of a child with cancer at: www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/when-your-sibling-has-cancer
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer
(a combined effort of National Childhood Cancer Foundation and Children’s Oncology Group)
Toll-free number: 1-800-458-6223
Web site: www.curesearch.org
Information from some of the world's best pediatric cancer specialists is available on their Web site. Also can help you find a Children’s Oncology Group in your area. Special information for childhood cancer survivors is available at: www.survivorshipguidelines.org
Starlight Children’s Foundation
Toll-free number: 1-800-315-2580
Web site: www.starlight.org
Web site has videos, animated stories, and interactive programs to teach kids about cancer and the procedures that may be done in the hospital; also provides a safe, monitored, online support group for teens with cancer.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Toll-free number: 1-800-695-0285 (also for TTY)
Web site: www.nichcy.org
Provides information on disability-related issues, such as fact sheets about specific disabilities, state resource sheets, parent guides, and information about educational rights. Also can refer you to state and national disability organizations, parent groups, and professional associations.
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Last Medical Review: 09/20/2012
Last Revised: 01/18/2013