Just for Teens
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

PatchWorx
http://www.patchworx.org
A safe, secure, moderated, online community for children who are seriously ill or disabled, with games, puzzles, and more. Make friends with common interests, and interact with Patches, the mascot.
Review 11/7/02 

Look Good, Feel Better for Teens 
http://www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org/index_6.00.html
A free public service program that provides useful information and tips for teens (boys and girls ages 13-17) dealing with the appearance and sociological side-effects related to cancer and its treatment. 
Review 11/11//01

2bMe 
http://www.2bMe.org 
A site for teens with cancer. Biggest problem is that it loads slowly but has some great tips. 
Review 12/08/01

The Ulman Fund 
http://www.ulmanfund.org 
A site for young adults with cancer- there is a discussion forum which may be useful.   

Bandaids and Blackboards- Teen Section 
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/
Thoughts and stories from teens with medical problems (not necessarily cancer). 
Review 9/5/2005

Starbright Videos with an Attitude 
http://www.starbright.org/projects/vwa/index.html 
Three potential videos provided to families free of charge that are designed specifically for teens. 1/ Back to school: Teens preparing for school re-entry, 2) Plastic eggs or something: cracking hospital life and 3) What am I chopped liver?: Communicating with your doctor. 
Review 12/8/01

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