Before You Look for Information on Leukemia

Sorting through the wealth of online information on leukemia can be a daunting task. What's worth reading, and what's a waste of time? Start with this recommended list of resources to find the information you need to understand and help your child.

On This Parenting Special Needs Site

There are lots of articles on this site of interest to parents of children diagnosed with leukemia, but these three will give you a good place to begin.

From the About guide to Cancer

Lisa Fayed, the About.com guide to Cancer, has loads of information for parents of children with leukemia. Start with these three sections.

Just the facts

These reference sites give good overviews of leukemia diagnosis and treatment.

Leukemia organizations

These organizations offer a wide range of information, support and services for children diagnosed with leukemia and their families, both on- and offline.

Parent outreach

These sites by parents, for parents offer first-hand information and help from families who have been there.

Fundraising

These sites focus on efforts to raise research funds for and awareness of children with leukemia.

Personal sites

Children with leukemia and their families share stories of treatments, triumphs and relapses in these online journals and scrapbooks.

Shopping

Show some spirit in the fight against leukemia with shirts and other accessories with a humorous or inspirational message.

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