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Learning More on Your Own
Help Is a Phone Call or Web Site Away
It's great that you want to learn more. Keep in mind that cancer
treatments are getting better all the time. Make sure that what
you read or see is up to date and accurate. Talk with your parent
or other trusted adult about what you find. Share the articles or
books you've found with them. Ask them any questions you may
have. You can get information from:
- Your school or public library
Ask the librarian to help you find the information or support
that you're looking for in books, magazines, videos, or on the
Internet.
- The Internet
Use an Internet search
engine and type in
general words like
"parent" and "cancer"
together to get started.
Keep in mind that the
Internet has a lot of good
information. It also has a lot of poor information and false
promises, so you may want to check with your parent or
another trusted adult about what you find.
- Your parent's hospital or clinic
Visit the patient education office at your parent's hospital, if
there is one. Or, ask if you can go with your parent during
their visit to the doctor - to learn more.
Here are some places to contact for help. You can call them or
visit their Web site for more information.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer Information Service (CIS)
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
www.cancer.gov
NCI offers accurate, up-to-date information on cancer for you and
your family. Call the CIS to talk to an information specialist who
can answer questions you or someone in your family might have.
Or go to LiveHelp on NCI's Website to chat online with an
information specialist. NCI can also help connect you with a
support organization in your area. NCI offers many materials in
both English and Spanish. People who are deaf may call a special
TTY line at 1-800-332-8615.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
www.cancer.org
By calling ACS, you can talk to a person who is a specialist in
cancer information. You can call 24 hours a day to get your
questions answered. The specialist may help you find
information and other resources.
CancerCare
1-800-813-HOPE (1-800-813-4673)
www.cancercare.org
CancerCare offers free information and support to anyone
affected by cancer. Visit their online support group for kids who
have a parent with cancer.
Gilda's Club
1-800-GILDA-4-U (1-800-445-3248)
www.gildasclub.org
Gilda's Club provides a place for people with cancer and their
families and friends to join with others to build social and
emotional support. They offer programs like support groups,
workshops, and social activities for people affected by cancer.
Call Gilda's Club to see if there is a location near you.
Kids Konnected
1-800-899-2866
www.kidskonnected.org
Kids Konnected offers friendship, education, and support for
children who have a parent with cancer or have lost a parent to
cancer. Someone is there to talk 24 hours a day if you have
questions or if you just need someone to listen.
The Wellness Community
1-888-793-WELL (1-888-793-9355)
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
The Wellness Community offers support, education, and hope to
people with cancer and their loved ones. Call to find out if there
is a location near you.
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