The following associations and organizations are helpful in providing you additional information for your journey.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Dedicated to helping everyone who faces cancer through research, patient services, early detection, treatment, and education. Find information for patients, family.
Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
Resources, web links, and references for everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
Concerned parents of children with cancer, membership over 43,000.
CarePages
Free, personal and private web pages that help family and friends communicate when someone is receiving care.
CaringBridge
Offers free, easy-to-create websites that help connect friends and family when they need it most.
Children’s Cancer Association
CCA is composed of parents, medical professionals, community leaders, and individuals, and provides service to seriously ill children and their families over 22,800 times a year.
CURE Childhood Cancer
Unites the world’s largest childhood cancer research organizations, the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation. Information on support systems and camps across the country.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Financial assistance and consultation services for referrals to other means of local support. Educational materials for patents and family members through local chapters and the home office.
National Cancer Institute
Provides comprehensive information about diagnoses, statistics, research, clinical trials, and news.
The Neuroblastoma Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS)
Serves as advocates for the children who suffer from neuroblastoma and a support center for their families. Offers the Wall of Fame, educational materials, and more.
The Never Ending Squirrel Tale
This upbeat and encouraging site was started by a Montana woman, Debby Caron, whose friend’s daughter had cancer. The site provides a variety of information for parents of children with cancer as well as resources and communities. The website contains fact sheets, personal stories, spiritual inspiration sections, bulletin boards, scrapbooks, newsletters, articles, practical tips, and links to other resources.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the US
Supporting the search for the cause and cure of childhood brain tumors through research. See upcoming events for families & survivors in your area.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Many major cities have these facilities where out-of-town families can stay while their children are being treated for a serious illness. Room rates are economical, and a social worker may be able to help locate one.
The National Children’s Cancer Society
Independent, national organization provides a broad range of services, including financial and in-kind assistance, advocacy, support services, and education and prevention programs.
Pediatric Oncology Resource Center
Resources and information for parents of children with cancer... by parents of children with cancer.
