You may find the following resources and programs helpful.
General books
Carroll, W.L., & Reisman, J. (2005). 100 Questions & Answers About Your Child’s Cancer. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Woznick, L.A., & Goodheart, C.D. (2002). Living with childhood cancer: A practical guide to help families cope. American Psychological Association.
Online information about cancer and cancer in teens
"When your child has cancer" from the American Cancer Society
Parenting through the teen years
Nelson, J., & Lott, L. (2012). Positive Discipline for Teenagers. Harmony.
Learn about or order the book here: http://store.positivediscipline.com/positive-discipline-for-teenagers.html
Wolf. A. (2002). Get Out of My Life but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall? : A Parent’s Guide to the New Teenager. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Wolf, A. (2011). I’d Listen to My Parents If They’d Just Shut Up: What to Say and Not Say When Parenting Teens. William Morrow Paperbacks.
Cancer and sexuality
Fertility and Sexual Side Effects in People with Cancer (for adults) from the American Cancer Society
Tools for Parents from Planned Parenthood
Managing side effects and symptoms at home
Managing Cancer--related Side Effects from American Cancer Society
Drug coverage and paying for medications
Provincial and Territorial Public Drug Benefit Programs
Late effects and long-term follow-up
Long-Term Follow-Up Guidelines for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancers from Children’s Oncology Group
Late Effects of Treatment for Children’s Cancer from CureSearch for Children’s Cancer
General Information about Late Effects from National Cancer Institute
Keene, N., Hobbie, W., and Ruccione, K. (2012). Childhood Cancer Survivors – A Practical Guide to your Future. Childhood Cancer Guides.
For information or to order: https://www.childhoodcancerguides.org/our-books/childhood-cancer-survivors/
Research and clinical trials
Children’s Cancer Research from CureSearch for Children’s Cancer
Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know from American Cancer Society
Online services to help you communicate with family and friends
Workshops and camps for teens
Resources for siblings
Super Sibs from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
When your Brother or Sister Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens from National Cancer Institute
Resources to suggest to friends
Taking Charge: A Cancer Resource for Friends (See pages 5-7, Practical Advice for Family Friends and Co-workers) from American Childhood Cancer Organization
Resources for teachers when your teen returns to school
Helping Schools Cope with Childhood Cancer – a free copy is available to any parent of a child with cancer. From Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario
Keene, N. (2013). Educating the Child With Cancer: A Guide for Parents and Teachers. Acco.org.
From the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. For information or to order: http://www.acco.org/we-can-help/for-kids/books/
