This section includes resources for teens with cancer, including websites, camps and retreats, and educational scholarships.

Websites

Beyond the Cure is a website from the National Children's Cancer Society created for survivors of childhood cancer.

CancerCare is a nonprofit organization that provides free professional counseling and educational programs to anyone affected by cancer.

CureSearch is a website from the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Children's Oncology Group.

Fertile Hope includes information about fertility issues and cancer treatment.

Group Loop is a safe place for teens with cancer and their parents to find support, education, and hope while dealing with a cancer diagnosis. It is sponsored by The Wellness Community.

I’m Too Young for This provides information and support for young adults with cancer.

Lance Armstrong Foundation has resources on cancer survivorship.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: For Teens Only offers information on cancer for teens, including stories from other teens with cancer.

2bMe for teens is the online component of Look Good...Feel Better for Teens.

TeensHealth provides information for all teens, including information on cancer and many other topics.

Teens Living With Cancer is a site for teens with cancer sponsored by Melissa's Legacy Foundation and the Children's Oncology Group.

Young Survival Coalition is an international, nonprofit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women with breast cancer.

Camps and Retreats

Whether it is a summer camp, a week-long retreat, or a weekend gathering, children, adults, and families can come together to experience new adventures, find support, and learn something new about themselves. Read more about Camps/Retreats for Families Touched by Cancer.

Information for School Professionals

Children in classrooms across the country are likely dealing with cancer right now, whether with a grandparent, parent, or teacher. The LIVESTRONG at School free online lessons teach about cancer in a way that is age-appropriate, hopeful, inspiring and empowering. Lessons include national standards, clear learning objectives, engaging videos, extension activities, a check for understanding and ways that students can get involved in the fight against cancer.

Educational Scholarships

This list contains links to educational scholarships for teenage cancer survivors. For the most current information, please contact the organization sponsoring the scholarship for additional details.

Scholarship opportunities

The American Cancer Society (ACS) Scholarship Programs – The ACS offers scholarships for childhood cancer survivors. Contact the ACS to learn about the programs available in your state.

Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation

The Ashley Tamburri Scholarship - For residents of select Maryland Counties

Jay's World Childhood Cancer Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program - For residents of New York

The Patient Advocate Foundation's Scholarships

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Scholarship Program – For brain tumor survivors

The Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation - For residents of Colorado, and Montana)

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation College Scholarship Award Program

Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults National College Scholarship Program

The Young Cancer Survivor's Fund

If your organization offers scholarships for teens with cancer, please call 888-651-3038 or send an e-mail message to contactus@cancer.net.