Four Diamonds
Fund
A fund established to provide financial support to children with cancer. The
mission of The Four Diamonds Fund is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting
children treated at Penn State Children's Hospital and their families through
superior care, comprehensive support and innovative research.
Support Groups
A comprehensive list of formalized support groups to help parents and children
affected by cancer
Maps and
Directions
Where to eat and stay in the Hershey area.
Web Resources
Homecare Guide for Children with Cancer
This online guide, written by the staff at the Penn State Children's Hospital,
is useful for the patient and family at home who are managing the many side
effects of cancer and its therapy. It will assist you in decisions regarding
what you can do to relieve symptoms and whether you need to call a healthcare
provider.
The Never Ending
Squirrel Tale
A wonderful source of hospital survival techniques, developed by a mother to
assist others in their journey through cancer treatment. A very fun and
informative site for parents of hospitalized children.
Cancer Source
Kids
This site is hosted by the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON).
Contains information for children of any age as well as for parents.
Pediatric Oncology
Resource Center
A site created by and for people who know young people who are dealing with
cancer. Extensive information.
OnTumor.com
Information about cancer, both adult and childhood. Section on Pediatric Cancers
and specific information about many types of childhood cancer. Much information
provided by the National Cancer Institute
American Brain Tumor
Association
Information specifically for brain tumors of all types. Particularly helpful is
the Primer on Brain Tumors
Cancer.gov
Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, it has a good section on Childhood
Cancers.
Helpful Publications
Childhood Leukemia, A Guide for Families, Friends, and Caregiver, 2nd
Edition
By Nancy Keene
Childhood Cancer Survivors, A Practical Guide to Your Future
By Nancy Keene, Wendy Hobbie, and Kathy Ruccione
Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors, A Guide for Families, Friends and
Caregivers
By Tania Shaminski-Maher, Patsy Cullen and Maria Sansalone
You and Leukemia, A Day at a Time
By Lynn S. Baker
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