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Websites http://kidsofbreastcancer.tripod.com/ Best suited for pre-teen to young adult who have a parent with breast cancer. It is from the States and kids post about their personal experiences. http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/ The National Cancer Institute’s section on “When someone in your family has cancer”, looks at cancer information, treatment and what the experience is like for you. It also looks at how parents feel if they or some other family member has cancer. USA. http://www.myparentscancer.com.au/home.html This website is from Australia and is specifically designed for young people whose loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Some of the information, especially regarding feelings would be helpful for kids whose parents have other kinds of cancer. Also has a special section for explaining “medical jargon” which appears to be quite good. http://www.kidskonnected.org/ Kids Konnected is specifically for kids with a parent who has cancer. Seems to be geared toward school- age and pre-teen kids. Has a chat room for this population and is run out of the U.S.A. http://www.cancerinmyfamily.ca A great supportive website for ages 7 to young teens. From B.C. Canada. Last Update: August 2015 23