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Cancer happens when normal cells in the body stop behaving the way they should. They grow in odd ways, clump together in tumors, and kill healthy cells. Doctors are working on treatments to kill the cancer cells, without making healthy ones sick.

Sites in this category provide information to kids and teens about different types of cancer, available treatments, and how to cope if they or a family member develop cancer.

  • 2bMe  - Offers support and health information for teens with cancer. Includes skin care, hair loss, socializing, and fitness and nutrition advice.
  • Basic Brain Tumor Information  - Answers to common questions, such as: What is a brain tumor? What happens during surgery? Are all tumors alike? Can you catch a tumor? How does radiation feel? Does hair grow back after chemotherapy?.
  • Cancer - Living With It  - Gives tips to kids and teens who have this disease or know someone who does. Includes emotional changes and feelings, talking about cancer, and why friends and family may act differently.
  • CanTeen (Australia)  - Provides support, information, and inspiration for ages 12-24 living with cancer. Features interactive village, camps and programs, and members-only Club CanTeen for patients and their siblings.
  • Captain Chemo  - Interactive adventures and games teach kids about cancer, treatments, side effects, tests, and procedures. Offers a multiple-choice quiz.
  • CureSearch: For Patients  - Discusses different types of childhood cancers and provides information for kids and teens about the different stages of treatment, by cancer type and age group.
  • Kid's Health: Hodgkin's Disease  - Includes definitions, FAQs, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
  • Some Kinds of Cancer Kids Get  - Explains how cancer starts and grows, as well as the causes and symptoms of three different types: leukemia, brain cancer, and lymphoma.
  • Teen Info On Cancer  - Information for UK teens on understanding, dealing with and sharing their experiences. Includes games, forum, resources and links.
  • Top 10 Cancer Myths  - Describes the top ten myths, where they started, and whether they are true. Includes cell phones, grilled meat, pollution, surgery, and injuries.
  • What Is Cancer?  - KidsHealth.org tells what it is and how it spreads, different causes, what tests doctors can do, and what treatments are available.
 
 
 
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