However, if you would like to read some more general information now, you may find these suggestions helpful:

Children's cancers information centre
The Cancerbackup site covers general information, causes and diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, resources and support. Order booklets online, or contact Cancerbackup for a printed copy (free to patients).

About childhood cancer
Children's cancer web page of statistics about childhood cancers, with links to the most common cancers.

The adventures of Captain Chemo and Chemo Command
Royal Marsden website addressing the issues of childhood cancer for older children, but in language they can understand. Links to The Adventures of Captain Chemo and Chemo Command, an informative, animated interactive comic strip which was the original idea of a 13 year old patient.

The Willow Foundation is a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 through the provision of special days.

The child with cancer in school
We can make it! Teenagers' guide to beating cancer
Leaflets can be ordered from Wessex Cancer Trust. Tel: 023 8067 2200 to order.

Young people with cancer: a handbook for parents
Part of the National Cancer Institute website. Although the site is American, much of the content is still relevant.