Pediatric/Teen

CureSearch

CureSearch, the National Childhood Cancer Foundation, Children's Oncology Group. COG has extensive educational materials available on their CureSearch.org site. The public site is available to web visitors and has useful links for patients, family members, and the community.

 

Canadian Cancer Society

The Canadian Cancer Society has a useful resource �When your Child has Cancer�, which features comprehensive information on pediatric cancers and useful resources for families and children with cancer.
 

 

Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO)

The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGOhas educational materials describing their programs as well as information for families and friends.
 

 

BC Children's Hospital

BC Children�s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, provide expert care for the province�s most seriously ill or injured children, including newborns and adolescents. Extensive informational web site: including Kids, Teens, Families area, Research area, Vaccine Evaluation Centre etc.

 

Alternative and complementary therapy links - BC Children's Hospital

Links to alternative and complementary medicine, including A Patient's Guide, prepared by Dr. Elizabeth Kaegi with the support of the Ontario Division Canadian Cancer Society (also available from all their offices).

 

Teenage Cancer Trust

Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity devoted to improving the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer.

 

Jimmy Teens TV

Video diaries and animations by young cancer patients.

 

Make a Wish

Make a Wish Canada is part of the largest not-for-profit granting organization in the world serving 30 countries with international affiliates on five continents. Since its inception in 1980, Make a Wish has helped make over 200,000 wishes come true for children around the world.

 

 

 

Books

Cancer in Canada's Children and Teenagers, Health Canada.