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Beyond Diagnosis Beyond Diagnosis Information for families dealing with childhood cancer and blood disorders Compiled by Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers Generously funded by Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation Beyond Diagnosis Information for families dealing with Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Compiled by Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers Generously funded by Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers has put together this handbook of local, national and online resources that are available to patients and families who are facing a cancer or blood disorder diagnosis. There are two types of resources listed in this handbook: educational materials and information about support organizations. We know how important it is to understand your child’s diagnosis, procedures, and anything related to the treatment process. This handbook will direct you to useful sources of educational materials. There are many support organizations to help you in this journey. The handbook has identified many organizations that provide emotional support, aid with basic needs, and various programs such as camps, Arts in Medicine, and school reentry. Some of the organizations need an application or a referral in order to access their services. Visit with your social worker if you need help with the application process, or if you have any questions about this handbook. If a website does not open when you click a link, please copy and paste the link into your web browser. Table of Contents Disease and Treatment For more Texas Children’s Hospital-specific resources, please visit texaschildrens.org/cancer. Download a copy of this directory at texaschildrens.org/beyonddiagnosis Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 2 HEMATOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Disease and Treatment ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 Bone Marrow Failure ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 General Hematology ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 Hemophilia ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Sickle Cell Disease .............................................................................................................................................................. 11 ONCOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................... 14 Disease and Treatment ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Bone Marrow / Stem Cell Transplant .......................................................................................................................... 15 Brain Tumor .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Genetic Predisposition ..................................................................................................................................................... 24 Histiocytosis ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Leukemia and Lymphoma ............................................................................................................................................... 26 Solid Tumors ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27 Additional Resources ............................................................................................................................................................. 32 Books for Oncology ........................................................................................................................................................... 32 Camps for Oncology ......................................................................................................................................................... 39 Cancer Survivorship ........................................................................................................................................................... 42 Counseling for Oncology ................................................................................................................................................ 43 Financial Assistance for Oncology ............................................................................................................................... 44 Getting through School while on Treatment ........................................................................................................... 47 Kindness Kits ........................................................................................................................................................................ 49 TEXAS CHILDREN’S CANCER AND HEMATOLOGY CENTERS 2 Table of Contents Disease and Treatment Major Organizations for Oncology .............................................................................................................................. 52 Scholarships for Cancer Patients .................................................................................................................................. 57 Siblings and Cancer ........................................................................................................................................................... 60 Social Support for Cancer Patients and Families .................................................................................................... 62 Teens with Cancer .............................................................................................................................................................. 65 Wish Organizations ........................................................................................................................................................... 69 VASCULAR ANOMALIES .......................................................................................................................... 70 Disease and Treatment ......................................................................................................................................................... 71 Additional Resources ............................................................................................................................................................. 74 Books ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 74 Craniofacial ........................................................................................................................................................................... 75 General Resources for all Patients .......................................................................................................... 76 Arts in Medicine ....................................................................................................................................................................... 77 Clinical Trials ............................................................................................................................................................................. 79 Counseling ................................................................................................................................................................................. 80 Education ................................................................................................................................................................................... 82 Scholarships ......................................................................................................................................................................... 82 School ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 83 Vocational Training ............................................................................................................................................................ 87 End-of-Life ................................................................................................................................................................................. 89 Bereavement .......................................................................................................................................................................
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