Extras and links

We have chosen some websites which we think are suitable for 12  to 18-year-olds. We are not responsible for the content or information detailed on these sites.

Teens First for Health

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This is part of Great Ormond Street Hospital website, created just for teenagers.

The sections below from that website are particularly useful.

Chemotherapy

Central Lines

Warning! The information on this site about Radiotherapy doesn't explain the type of radiotherapy which is used to treat children with retinoblastoma (Rb). It is quite different so if you are interested in learning more about the type of radiotherapy used to treat retinoblastoma please click here.

 

Teen Info On Cancer

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Information is written specifically for teenagers. It give honest information about cancer, dealing with cancer, the hospital team, medical tests and space to share your own experiences on life with cancer.

 

Teenage Cancer Trust

Teenage Cancer Trust

This site offers information, advice and support for teenagers with cancer.

 

2bMe

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A site for teens with cancer that has non-medical information about health, skin care, and relationships.

 

TeensHealth

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An American website covering a wide variety of topics on medical, emotional, and developmental issues. There is information about cancer in the diseases and conditions section. Created by the Nemours Foundation.

 

Teens Living With Cancer

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This is a site with facts about cancer, tips for teens dealing with cancer and treatment side effects, retinoblastoma, medical dictionary, useful links, and information for family and friends.

 

Click on the links below for further pages within this section you might like to read:

My treatment

A brief explanation of all of the treatments doctors may offer or have offered for children who have or have had retinoblastoma and what is involved.

Who can I talk to?

Need someone to talk to? Whether it is someone who has been through a similar experience or a medical expert for advice we can point you in the right direction.

School/college/work

Looks at different ways of telling your friends and colleagues about how retinoblastoma affected you, how to tackle negative comments and how to keep safe.

My story

Hear our younger members' accounts of how they have been affected by retinoblastoma and how they have overcome any difficulties.

Into adulthood

Looks at further considerations adults who had Rb as a child may have depending on treatment and the type of retinoblastoma they were diagnosed with.