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Siblings of Children with Cancer

Doctor Approved! iconThe purpose of this information guide is to help parents of children with cancer find information sources appropriate for their children. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to provide starting points for information seeking. The materials can be found at the Patient Education Resource Center of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center located on the B1 level.

Added 2/06

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Brochures

American Cancer Society. "When Your Brother or Sister Has Cancer".

CancerCare. "Helping the Sibling of the Child with Cancer". This link will open as a .pdf document.

National Cancer Institute. When Your Brother or Sister Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens.

SuperSibs. "Parent Guide". This link will open as a .pdf document.

Article

Cavallo, Jo. "Shadow Survivors: A Childhood Cancer diagnosis Often Makes Well Siblings Feel Like They're Battling the Disease Too". Cure; Vol. 5, No. 4, Fall 2006 (p.66).

Book Chapters

For siblings
Apel, Melanie Ann. Coping with leukemia. New York, NY: Rosen Publishing Group, 2001.
A chapter for teenage siblings and discussion of the emotional side of living with cancer.

For parents
Wozanick, Leigh A. Living with Childhood Cancer: A Practical Guide to Help Families Cope. Washington DC: American Psychological Association, 2002.

Books

For siblings
Dodd, Michael. Oliver's Story: for "sibs" of kids with cancer. Kensington MD: Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, 2004.
A book about a young boy whose sister was treated for cancer. For ages 4-8.
Contact Candlelighters to request a copy. Toll-free: 800-366-2223 or online at their web site.

Sonnenblick, Jordan. Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie. Ketchum. ID: DayBue Pub., 2004.

A novel for teenagers about the struggle teenagers endure when a brother or sister is diagnosed with cancer.
Contact SuperSibs (Toll Free: 866-444-7427) to obtain a copy.

Videotapes

For siblings

Cancervive. Kids tell kids: what it's like when their brother or sister has cancer. Los Angeles, CA: Cancervive, [1998].

Kids who have a brother or sister with cancer share their stories and talk about how it feels to have a family member with cancer.

Web Resources

For siblings and parents

CureSearch

The section "Impact on the Family" includes tips and suggestions for parents as well as essays written by siblings.

SuperSibs

Includes information about the services provided by SuperSibs, a guide for parents and age appropriate newsletters for siblings of children with cancer.

Organization

SuperSibs
Illinois Phone: 847-705-SIBS (847-705-7427)
Toll Free: 866-444-SIBS (888-444-7427)


This list does not constitute an endorsement of the information contained in the resources. It is provided for educational purposes only and are not intended for nor engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through this list and its links should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care.


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