Links

Medical Information/Resources:

• Canadian Cancer Society – http://www.cancer.ca
Information on cancer, research, prevention and support services.

• Childhood Cancer Foundation – http://www.candlelighters.ca
Facts on cancer types common in children, plus easy-to-understand definitions of technical terms.

• CureSearch – http://www.curesearch.org
Aimed at young cancer patients, their families and health professionals. With information sorted from diagnosis to post-treatment and article searches customized by cancer type and age of patient, this is a very useful website.

• Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) - http://www.pogo.ca
The official source of advice to Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care on pediatric cancer care and control. Through its Successful Academic and Vocational Transition Initiative (SAVTI), INFUSION Canada has expanded its Bursary Program for the 2006 school year.

Personal Experiences and Emotional Support:

• I Like The Radiation – http://www.iliketheradiation.com
“A cancer journal. Without the puke.” A 19-year-old’s humourous and sarcastic account of her experience with cancer.

• Planet Cancer – http://www.planetcancer.org
Aimed at young adults with cancer, this site is full of interesting and sharp articles, such as those found in “Cancertainment” and “Real World Advice.”

• RealTime Cancer – http://www.realtimecancer.org
Offers discussion forums for young cancer patients, as well as articles written by survivors, supporters and volunteers.