Additional Resources

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Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
http://www.candlelighters.org
Candlelighters provides support and information for children and teens with cancer.

Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF)
http://www.cbtf.org
The CBTF funds research on pediatric brain tumors and provides resources, newsletters, and a support group for parents.

CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF)
http://www.curesearch.org
The NCCF supports and sponsors research and treatment for childhood cancers.

OncoLink
http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu
OncoLink provides patients and professionals with cancer information, support, and resources.

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Call:(800) ACS-2345

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
http://www.aap.org
The AAP is committed to the health and well-being of infants, adolescents, and young adults. The website offers news articles and tips on health for families.

National Fund for Pediatric Brain Tumor Research - Katie's Kids
http://www.katieskids.org
Katie's Kids' mission is to fund innovative and creative brain tumor research.

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States (PBTFUS)
http://www.pbtfus.org
The PBTFUS seeks to find the cause and cure of brain tumors in children by supporting medical research, increasing public awareness of the disease, and aiding in early detection and treatment of childhood brain tumors.

Children's Oncology Camping Association International
http://www.coca-intl.org
This group offers summer camp opportunities for children with cancer.

World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/en
WHO, the United Nations' specialized agency, works to give people worldwide the highest possible level of health - physically, mentally, and socially.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
http://www.nci.nih.gov
NCI provides detailed information about cancer research, various kinds of cancer, and living with cancer. Call: (800) 4-CANCER

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is dedicated to funding blood-cancer research, education, and patient services. The Society's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Call: (914) 949-5213

American Academy of Family Physicians
http://familydoctor.org
This site, operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), provides information on family physicians and health care, a directory of family physicians, and resources on health conditions.