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Here we have collected together some suggested booklets and websites that may help you and your child. There is also more information on this website in the section on children's cancers.
Macmillan Cancer Support - A parent's guide to children's cancer
Information from Macmillan Cancer Support covers the most common cancer types found in children and discusses diagnosis, treatment, side-effects and daily living.This information is also available in a free booklet from the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre or direct from Macmillan Cancer Support.
Teenage Cancer Trust
This website has sections for teenagers and for parents, with cancer information, news, events, links to other websites etc.
CCLG (Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group)
This website has information specific to families of children affected by cancer.
The Advetures of Captain Chemo
Part of the Royal Marsden website. The Adventures of Captain Chemo and Chemo Command, an informative, animated interactive comic strip which was the original idea of a 13 year old patient.
National Cancer Institute - Young people with cancer: a handbook for parents
The National Cancer Institute (USA) website has a section about young people with cancer. Although the site is American, much of the content is still relevant.
Other sources of information and help…
- In our help and support section of the website, you can search our database of useful contacts for details of organisations and support groups for parents and children.
- In our living with cancer section, you can read more about talking about cancer, including booklets with advice on how to talk with your child about cancer
- Our Macmillan Cancer Information Centre can help you find information about childhood cancer and the support that may be available to you.
