Resources for Teenagers

This section includes various resources for teenagers 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.

CancerSourceKids is a website for kids and teenagers created in partnership with the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses.

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

Children & Clinical Trials from the National Institutes of Health helps teens understand clinical research.

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 teenagers with cancer and their parents to find support, education, and hope while dealing with a cancer diagnosis. It is sponsored by The Wellness Community.

Lance Armstrong Foundation has resources about cancer survivorship, including LIVESTRONG, a resource for cancer survivors.

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

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. 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.

Nationwide scholarship opportunities

Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation

Marilyn Yetso Memorial Scholarship

Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship

The Patient Advocate Foundation's Scholarships

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

Scholarship opportunities by state

Alabama

American Cancer Society Mid-South Division Scholarship Program

Arkansas

American Cancer Society Mid-South Division Scholarship Program

Arizona

The Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation (for residents of Arizona, California, Colorado, and Montana)

California

The Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation (for residents of Arizona, California, Colorado, and Montana)

Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program for California Residents

Colorado

The Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation (for residents of Arizona, California, Colorado, and Montana)

Florida

American Cancer Society R.O.C.K. College

Indiana

American Cancer Society Great Lakes Division Scholarship Program

Iowa

American Cancer Society Midwest Division Scholarship Program

Louisiana

American Cancer Society Mid-South Division Scholarship Program

Kansas

American Cancer Society, Heartland Division
1100 Pennsylvania Ave
Kansas City, MO 64105
Toll Free: 800-842-7144

Kentucky

American Cancer Society Mid-South Division Scholarship Program

Maryland (select counties)

The Ashley Tamburri Scholarship

Massachusetts

The Robin Romano Memorial Fund

Michigan

American Cancer Society Great Lakes Division Scholarship Program

Minnesota

American Cancer Society Midwest Division Scholarship Program

Mississippi

American Cancer Society Mid-South Division Scholarship Program

Missouri

American Cancer Society, Heartland Division
1100 Pennsylvania Ave
Kansas City, MO 64105
Toll Free: 800-842-7144

Montana

The Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation (for residents of Arizona, California, Colorado, and Montana)

Nebraska

American Cancer Society, Heartland Division
1100 Pennsylvania Ave
Kansas City, MO 64105
Toll Free: 800-842-7144

Ohio

American Cancer Society Ohio Division Scholarship Program

Oklahoma

American Cancer Society, Heartland Division
1100 Pennsylvania Ave
Kansas City, MO 64105
Toll Free: 800-842-7144

New York

Jay's World Childhood Cancer Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program

Tennessee

American Cancer Society Mid-South Division Scholarship Program

Texas

The Young Cancer Survivor's Fund

South Dakota

American Cancer Society Midwest Division Scholarship Program

Wisconsin

American Cancer Society Midwest Division Scholarship Program

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