Beyond Miracles: Living with Cancer by Stephen P. Hersh, MD
The C- Word: Teenagers and Their Families Living with Cancer by E. Loren Buhle Jr. Available from New Sage Press, P.O. Box 607, Troutdal, OR 97060.
Cancer and Self-Help: Bridging the Troubled Waters of Childhood Illness by Mark A. Chesler and Barbara K. Chesney
Chemo Girl by Christina Richmond
The fictional tale of a superhero created by a former guest of the Boston Ronald McDonald House who was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare type of
muscle cancer, when she was in the seventh grade.
Children with Cancer: A Reference Guide for Parents by Jeanne Munn Bracken
Coping and Caring When Your Loved One Is Seriously Ill by Earl A. Grollman
Dear Bruno by Alice Trillin
The author writes to a friend's son who has just been diagnosed with cancer.
Fighting Chance: Journeys through Childhood Cancer by Harry Connolly, Tom Clancy, Curt I. Civin
I Want to Grow Hair, I Want to Grow Up, I Want to Go to Boise: Children Surviving Cancer by Erma Bombeck
I Will Sing Life: Voices from the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by Larry Berger, Dahlia Lithwick, and Seven Campers
Kathy's Hats: A Story of Hope by Trudy Krisher
An upbeat, realistic picture book, geared for children 4 to 8, about coping with and surviving cancer.
Living Beyond Limits: New Hope and Help for Facing Life-Threatening Illness by David Spiegel
Love, Medicine & Miracles by Bernie Siegel
My Book for Kids with Cansur: A Child's Autobiography of Hope by Jason Gaes
Surviving Childhood Cancer: A Guide for Families by Margot Joan FromerTalking with Your Child about Cancer by the National Cancer Institute
Teenagers Face to Face with Cancer by Karen Gravelle and Bertram A. John
They Never Want to Tell You: Children Talk about Cancer by David J. Bearison
You and Leukemia: A Day at a Time by Lynn. S. Baker
You are Not Alone: A Sourcebook for Support Groups for Families of Children with Cancer by Candlelighters
A publication available without charge to families of children with cancer, including all local Candlelighter parent support groups.
Coping: Living with Cancer
P.O.Box 682268 Franklin, TN 37068-2268 (615)790-2400
Exceptional Parent: The Magazine for Families and Professionals
555 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649 (800) 535-1910
Angel Flight
Angel Flight Northeast is a non-profit organization that provides free flights in private aircraft by volunteer pilots, for persons who need to access medical care or have other compelling needs.
Camp Sunshine
A retreat for children with life threatening illnesses and their families.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
The mission of this international organization founded by concerned parents of children with cancer, is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for families of children of cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them.
National Childhood Cancer Foundation
Hospitality Homes
Hospitality Homes is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a caring response to the housing needs of patients' families when they travel to the Boston area for medical treatment. In the spirit of service and compassion, Hospitality Homes provides comfortable, short-term accommodations in a variety of locations donated by volunteer hosts.
The Devon Nicole House
Located just a few blocks from Children's Main building, the Devon Nicole House is a residence that sits on top of the 21 Autumn Street building. This residence will give families who are receiving care at Children's the opportunity to enjoy some rest and comfort.
CancerNet
One of the largest general oncology sites, provided by the U.S. National Cancer Institute
Children's Cancer Web: A Guide to Internet Resources for Childhood Cancer
The Institute for Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders
The Institute for Children is committed to enhancing and supporting the quality of life and care of children with cancer and blood disorders. They provide funding for a broad range of support services to their patients and their families, while continuing to support research initiatives.
Kids with Cancer Resource Website
Never-Ending Squirrel Tale
Offers practical tips and encouragement for parents who have children with cancer
Pedicatric Oncology Resource
Center
This site, developed by parents of children with cancer, includes information about specific diseases, treatments and procedures, and online support groups.
Widen the Web
This site, create by parents who have children with cancer, includes kids' pages, parents' pages, doctor pages, and links to other cancer-related sites.
