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Childhood Cancer Information
This section contains links to sites that provide information for children with cancer and their families.  Topics include common types of cancers and their treatment.

American Childhood Cancer Organization
The American Childhood Cancer Organization was officially formed in 1970 under the name Candlelighters by a group of parents of children with cancer. Today ACCO is one of the largest grassroots, national organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with cancer and their families. They are strong advocates for families and they produce high quality materials on childhood cancer.

Beyond the Cure
Beyond the Cure provides information for survivors of childhood cancer.

CureSearch
CureSearch unites the world's largest childhood cancer research organization, the Children's Oncology Group, and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation through their mission to cure childhood cancer. Research is the key to the cure.

National Cancer Institute's Childhood Cancer Information
The National Cancer Institute provides information about childhood cancer including topics such as screening, treatment options, clinical trials and much more.

Planet Cancer
Planet Cancer works with LIVESTRONG to support young adults with cancer and spread the word about the unique needs and issues of young adults.

Starlight Children’s Foundation
Starlight Children’s Foundation helps seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.

University of Minnesota Cancer Center
The University of Minnesota Cancer Center provides comprehensive care for pediatric patients including treatement, long-term follow-up clinic, support groups and services.

Childhood Cancer Resources
Whether you are looking for camps for children with cancer, support groups or other child-focused services, the Childhood Cancer Resource listing can help you find what you need.


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