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Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Resources
Learn more about the illnesses and conditions the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta treats, as well as support programs available in the community.
Cancer (Oncology)
Education
- CureSearch
Provides information on childhood cancer for patients, their families, physicians and health care advisors
- National Cancer Institute's dictionary
Contains more than 4,000 terms related to cancer and medicine
- National Cancer Institute’s glossary
Statistical terms
- National Brain Tumor Foundation
A not-for-profit health organization dedicated to providing information and support for brain tumor patients, family members and healthcare professionals while supporting innovative research into better treatment options and a cure for brain tumors
- Sarcoma Alliance
Works to extend and improve the lives of sarcoma patients through accurate diagnosis, improved access to care, education and support
- Pediatric Oncology Resource Center
Offers resources and Web links for parents, friends and families of children who have or had childhood cancer
- CancerSource.com
This site offers information about cancer and the services available to patients with this disease
- Brave Kids
Resource for support services for children with life-threatening and terminal illnesses
- Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
Provides services for children of all ages and their families, including educational materials; scholarships; direct financial assistance for patients treated at Georgia hospitals; parent support group; and e-mail networking for parents
- American Cancer Society
Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing the disease through research, education, advocacy and service
- Bonetumor.org
A resource for patients and physicians that addresses many aspects of these conditions including diagnosis and treatment matters
- Cancer Index
Contains an overview of cancer resources on the Internet
Research
Support
- Aflac
Since 1995, Aflac and its Aflac Field Force have contributed more than $47 million to the Aflac Cancer Center
- Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
An organization committed to providing support, education and advocacy for children and adolescents with cancer, survivors of childhood/adolescent cancer, their families and the professionals who care for them
- Donate A
A nonprofit organization that enables season ticket-holders of Atlanta professional sports teams to donate otherwise unused season tickets to patients and their families
- Lance Armstrong Foundation
A non-profit organization that supports people in managing and surviving cancer
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivors
A nationwide network of independent organizations and individuals working in the area of cancer support and information
- Rally Foundation
A non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds specifically for childhood cancer research to find better treatments and cures for childhood cancers
- St. Baldricks's Foundation
An organization who's mission is to raise awareness and funds to cure kids' cancer by supporting cancer research and fellowships
Survivorship
- Beyond The Cure
A program that helps childhood cancer survivors integrate the cancer experience into their new life as survivors and successfully handle the challenges that may lie ahead of them
- Cancer Survivors Project
An organized, international community of long-term cancer survivors and their friends, working together to improve the lives of children and adults after cancer
- OUTLOOK: Life Beyond Childhood Cancer
A Web site created by survivors that offers guidance on important topics such as wellness, insurance, school/job performance and survivorship resources to survivors, families and healthcare professionals
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
A nationwide network of independent organizations and individuals working in the area of cancer support
Camps
- Camp Sunshine
Offers a two-week summer camp and year-round programs for children with cancer and their families
- Ronald McDonald Camp
An overnight camp located in Pennsylanvania’s Pocono Mountains for children with cancer and their siblings
- Camp Mak-A-Dream
A camp in Gold Creek, Mont., that offers sessions for cancer patients and their siblings
- CampSimcha
A kosher camp in Glen Spey, N.Y., for children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses
- Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
A camp in Connecticut that serves children between the ages of 7 and 15 who have been diagnosed with cancer or serious blood disorders
Fundraising
- Curing Kids Cancer
- Coaches Curing Kids’ Cancer
A fundraising organization where children’s sports teams donate the money raised for their coach’s end-of-season gift to childhood cancer research
- Teachers Curing Kids’ Cancer
A fundraising organization where instead of buying a teacher a holiday gift, a birthday gift or a end-of-year gift, students make a donation that goes to the local pediatric cancer center in their area
- American Institute for Cancer Research
A cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention and educates the public about the results
- National Children’s Cancer Society
An organization that promotes children's health through financial and in-kind assistance, advocacy, support services and education
Blood Disorders (Hematology)
Education
Research
- National Hemophilia Foundation
Dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for blood and clotting disorders and to preventing the complications of these disorders through education, advocacy and research
- Hemophilia and Thrombosis Research Society
Promotes the care of people with hemophilia and other blood or clotting disorders through collaborative research and postgraduate education
Support
Camps
- Camp New Hope
A summer camp that provides recreational and educational opportunities to children with sickle cell disease
- Camp Wannaclot
A week-long camp that offers children with bleeding disorders a full-range of activities including swimming, boating, archery, arts and crafts, basketball and fishing
- Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
A camp in Connecticut that serves children between the ages of 7 and 15 who have been diagnosed with cancer or serious blood disorders
Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT)
Education
Research
Support
Other
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