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Although SURVIVOR ALERT does not endorse external Web sites, we provide the following links as helpful resources.
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Art of Survivorship Coalition is an organic, grass-roots creative community of musicians, writers, photographers and visual/performing artists from around the country who got busy living when faced with the challenges of cancer, either through their own diagnosis or that of a loved one. Sponsored by I'm Too Young For This.

Planet Cancer takes a funny, irreverent approach to the cancer experience. Here you can find entertaining, frequently bizarre, and occasionally informative experiences and thoughts of other young adult cancer survivors.Forums, retreats, support groups, and events.

Prepare to Live (aka P2L) is founded and managed by cancer survivors dedicated to using the power of the Web and film to build a young adult cancer survivor community.

Re-Mission.Net provides a community for teens and young adults with cancer.  Learn more about the Re-Mission video game, join an online community, share your artwork and poetry.

re:Writing Project is a unique collaboration between The New York LifeLab, CancerCare and the Teachers & Writers Collaborative. This program is a support group/writers workshop allowing participants to process the cancer experience through written expression.

 
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Beyond the Cure helps childhood cancer survivors integrate the cancer experience into their new life as survivors and successfully handle challenges ahead.

CancerCare offers counseling on line, by telephone, and (in a limited number of locations) face-to-face. CancerCare also provides educational workshops and materials, as well as assistance with treatment-related expenses for qualified survivors.

Cancer Survivors Project of the Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR) is committed to making available information regarding physiological and psychosocial late effects of cancer treatment, preventive care protocols, and appropriate health care.

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation  provides information on all aspects of childhood cancer. For extensive information on late effects and locations of follow-up clinics, click on "Treatment."

Children's Cause works as a national catalyst to stimulate drug discovery and development for childhood cancers. It also expands resources for research and treatment and addresses the needs and concerns of survivors.

Cure Search is a comprehensive site operated by the Children's Oncology Group and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation.

I'm Too Young For This is a global community of young adults affected by cancer that provides one-stop access to opportunities, such asweekend spa retreats, online forums , social networking, camping excursions, fertility education, peer counseling, financial scholarships, and more!

Livestrong is the site of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. It offers information about support groups, ways to get involved, and grants and programs. The Livestrong Shop offers a variety of clothing, accessorites, sportsgear, and gift ideas.

National Cancer Institute is the nation's foremost cancer research agency. Its Web site offers comprehensive information about all aspects of cancer.

National Cancer Survivors Day is usually observed on the first Sunday in June. This annual event is held in hundreds of communities, where participants unite to celebrate life after cancer.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship advocates for quality cancer care and empowers survivors. Run by survivors. NCCS's Cancer Advocacy Now! is a network that involves constituents from across the country in federal cancer-related issues. NCCS’s award-winning Cancer Survival Toolbox helps survivors access quality follow-up care.

Outlook: Life Beyond Childhood Cancer offers survivor stories, information on insurance and financial issues, online discussion groups, and other resources.

Sam Fund is dedicated to helping young adult cancer survivors transition into their 20s and 30s with the help of grants and scholarships. Provides help with education, living, job search and lingering medical expenses, and other transition issues.

Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults has news & updates, speakers bureau, support groups, college scholarship program, loved ones network, survival guide, and more.

 
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