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Kids and Teens

2bMe

American, non-medical website with an upbeat and fun approach to handling the social and physical problams of being treated for cancer. Aimed at teenagers.
Link: http://www.2bme.org | Region: International


After Cure

A website and booklet aimed at young people aged 16+ who have survived cancer.
Link: http://www.aftercure.org | Region: National


Barretstown

An international summer camp in Ireland for children with cancer and serious blood diseases. Provides holidays for all the family.
Link: http://www.barretstown.org | Region: International


Brain and Spine Foundation

National organisation and charity providing information and support for adults and children with neurological conditions.
Link: http://www.brainandspine.org.uk | Region: National


Camp Quality UK

A non-profit organisation providing a holiday experience for children with cancer or other life limiting conditions.
Link: http://www.campquality.org.uk/default.htm | Region: National


CanTeen Ireland

CanTeen Ireland is a nationwide support group for young people who have or have had cancer.

Link: http://www.canteen.ie | Region: Ireland (Éire), Northern Ireland


Captain Chemo

Website with an interactive computer game to help young cancer patients worldwide understand cancer and cancer treatment.
Link: http://www.royalmarsden.org/captchemo | Region: National


Children First for Health

Excellent interactive website on health issues for children, young people and families.
Link: http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk | Region: National


Headstrong - All about brain tumours

Website for children and young people with brain tumours providing information on treatment, as well as games and top tips on how to cope.
Link: http://www.headstrongkids.org.uk/ | Region: National


I'm too young for this.org

American website founded by young adults with cancer (15-40) for young adults with cancer, this is a global support community for young adults affected by cancer. Their mission is to end isolation and improve quality of life by providing one-stop access t
Link: http://imtooyoungforthis.org/ | Region: International


Jimmy Teens TV

A website where teenagers and young adults share their experiences of cancer creatively, largely through film.
Link: http://www.jimmyteenstv.com | Region: National


Laura Crane Trust, The

A trust founded specifically to fund research into the types of cancer characteristic in the 15-25 age group.
Link: http://www.lauracranetrust.org | Region: National


Macmillan Youthline

The Macmillan Youthline operators are there to give you information and support, and you can talk to them in confidence about how you feel. It's free, confidential and won't show up on your phonebill.
Link: www.macmillan.org.uk | Region: National


MATTDOTCOM

Aims to provide teenagers, suffering from long term or life threatning illness, with access to computer technology enabling them to continue their education. Covers Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, East Derbyshire, South East Yorkshire and North Ea
Link: http://www.mattdotcom.org.uk | Region: Midlands, N. England


Medikidz

Website for kids and teens with clear explanations of different conditions, including leukaemia
Link: http://medikidz.com/articles/medtozeds/leukaemia | Region: National


Outlook - Life Beyond Childhood Cancer

A US interactive web based information system designed to address the needs of survivors of childhood cancer and their families.
Link: http://www.outlook-life.org/index.pl | Region: International


riprap

A website developed especially for teenagers who have a parent with cancer.
Link: http://www.riprap.org.uk | Region: National


Siblinks

Support network for young people aged 13-25 who are siblings or sons and daughters of people affected by cancer.
Link: http://www.siblinks.org | Region: National


Teenage Cancer Trust

Designs and builds dedicated adolescent cancer units in hospitals and funds and organises support and information services for patients, their families, schools and health professionals.
Link: https://www.teenagecancertrust.org | Region: National


Teenage Health Freak

Website with aim of providing accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a contemporary, cringe-free, entertaining and informative way.
Link: http://www.teenagehealthfreak.org/homepage/index.asp | Region: National


TYAC (Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer)

A national group for professionals working with teenagers and young adults with cancer
Link: http://www.tyac.org.uk/ | Region: National


www.click4tic.org.uk

Up to date information for teenagers with cancer and their families.
Link: http://www.click4tic.org.uk | Region: National


Youth Cancer Trust

The Youth Cancer Trust provides free holidays to young people between the ages of 14-30 suffering from, or in remission from cancer or any other malignant disease.
Link: http://www.yct.org.uk | Region: National, Northern Ireland