Sites for Kids and Teenagers
We have chosen some websites which we think are suitable for children and teenagers. We are not responsible for the upkeep of information in any of the websites here.
Children First
Children First is a website created by Great Ormond Street Hospital. It is divided into three sections, Juniors, Kids and Teens and each area of the site is appropriate for that age group.
5>7yrs
www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/juniors/
Interesting pages
Eye Checks - a story about eye tests.
A short cartoon called My Operation
Meet the people in the hospital
7>11yrs
www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/kids/index.php
The section below is useful to help you understand cancer and Rb
About Cancer
12>18yrs
www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens/
The sections below are particularly useful.
About cancer
ChemotherapyCentral Lines
Warning! The information on this site about Radiotherapy doesn't explain the type of radiotherapy which is used to treat children with Rb. It is quite different so if you are interested in learning more about the type of radiotherapy used to treat retinoblastoma visit our page at the link below.
www.chect.org.uk/page.php?id=9&s=0#menu_item_6
The Adventures of Captain Chemo and Chemo Command by Ben de Garis.
www.royalmarsden.org/captchemo/index.asp
A comic strip, originally created by Ben de Garis, a teenager with cancer to help other people with cancer. This was developed into an interactive computer game by The Royal Marsden Hospital. Captain Chemo is now an amazing website with games, information about cancers in young people, and a quiz.
More Websites for Teens
Teen info on cancer
www.click4tic.org.uk/Home
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
www.teenagecancertrust.org/
Information, advice and support for teenagers with cancer.
2bMe
www.2bme.org
A site for teens with cancer that has non-medical information about health, skin care, and relationships.
Kids Health
www.kidshealth.org/teen
An America 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.
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Teens Living with Cancer
www.teenslivingwithcancer.org
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.
AfterCrue
www.aftercure.org
There are now over 20,000 adult survivors of childhood cancer in the UK alone. This website and booklet has been produced to help answer some questions you might have and explain why you may still need to be followed up
Macmillan Youthline
www.macmillan.org.uk/youthline
A helpline for anyone aged 12-21 who is affected by cancer. 0808 808 0800 It's free, confidential and wont show up on your phone bill.
A website more for parents
Verity's Retinoblastoma Page
www.btinternet.com/~web.clarkson/
This site was made by one of our Family Contacts, Simon Clarkson. It show's the story (with pictures) of Verity's enucleation after being diagnosed with retinoblastoma. For any parents who are worried or unsure about the enucleation process this site can put your mind at rest. The site also contains information about how Verity's parents help her to care for her artificial eye and how they told Verity's two older siblings about the diagnosis and enucleation. You can also e-mail Verity's parents through the site. |
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