Online Communities for Teens

I'm Too Young for This i[2]y Cancer Foundation - i[2]y exists to ensure that every young adult affected by cancer is given access to the best age-appropriate support they are entitled to in order to get busy living at every stage of their survivorship.

Group Loop - a safe place for teens with cancer and their parents to build an online community to find support, education and hope while dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Starbright World - A secure Web-based social network developed for teens living with a chronic or serious illness (and their siblings) to help them connect with other kids in similar situations.

Teens Living with Cancer - Melissa’s Living Legacy Teen Cancer Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping teens live with cancer  With their medically accurate, innovative, and totally teen-oriented resources, teens with cancer learn about their disease and treatment, discover effective coping strategies, and connect with other teens on the same ride.

Consider This...

Cancer is not contagious but support of the family is contagious. When you know a child who is diagnosed with cancer, be the first one to offer support -- others will follow.